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The Magical Walk Behind Waterfall You Have to See in the Smoky Mountains
There’s a waterfall in the Smoky Mountains you can walk behind and it looks like something straight out of a fairy tale Having lived in and around the Smoky Mountains…
Gatlinburg vs Asheville – Brutally Honest Pros and Cons, Which is Better?
A local compares two popular mountain towns, Gatlinburg, TN and Asheville, NC While we don’t want to speak in generalities, there are some pretty obvious differences between the cultures of…
If I Only Had One Day in Gatlinburg, this is How I’d Spend It
How to get the most out of one day in Gatlinburg, according to a local As someone who has lived near Gatlinburg for nearly 35 years, I have an advantage….
These Are the 3 Biggest Dangers You Need to Avoid in the Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains can be a dangerous place, even when you know what you’re doing I don’t think of the mountains as dangerous, and I’ve been around them for 30…
A New Attraction Is Slated To Replace the Smoky Mountain Opry
Get ready to officially say goodbye to an area icon: The Smoky Mountain Opry As someone who has knocked around the Smoky Mountains for more than 30 years, I remember…
These Are the 12 Absolute Best Things to Do in Gatlinburg
A list of the most iconic things to do in Gatlinburg, according to a local There’s a joy that comes with being someplace like Gatlinburg with time to burn and…
These Are the 20 Absolute Best Restaurants in the Smoky Mountains
A local shares his picks for best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains The times, they are a changing. Not long ago in Sevier County, there were only a handful of…
The Burger Joint in Sevierville This Native Says You Need To Try
An honest review of Graze Burgers in Sevierville with menu items, parking and all you need to know I appreciate a restaurant that focuses on one specialty item. With places…
10 Best Things To Do in Pigeon Forge According to a Local
These are the best things to do in Pigeon Forge, according to a local As someone who has lived in and around the Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge for the…
These Are the 10 Best Things to Do in Sevierville, According to a Native
Sure, most people tend to spend their vacation time in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. But there’s plenty to do in Sevierville, too. Recently, I was able to escape my home…