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11 Scary Dollywood Rides That Thrill Seekers Need to Experience
A Dollywood pro shares her ranked list of the scariest rides in the park I’m always amused watching first-time Dollywood-goers explore Dolly Parton’s namesake theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn….
7 Things Not to Do While Visiting Gatlinburg, From a Local
An insider’s guide on what not to do when visiting Gatlinburg, the surrounding area As someone who lives near the Smokies and frequents the main strip every chance I get,…
9 Fun Things You Can Do When It Rains During Your Smoky Mountain Vacation
East TN native lists best indoor attractions for a rainy Pigeon Forge day As someone who grew up just on the outskirts of the Smokies, I can personally tell you…
9 Things You Shouldn’t Do in the Smoky Mountains, According to a Local
An area Smoky Mountain resident’s plea to park visitors I see them every so often: Someone visiting one of our national parks with little or no common sense. Maybe they’re out…
What Tragedies Happened at the Biltmore Estate? 6 Fascinating Stories
Mysteries and rumors surrounding Biltmore as passed down through generations When I visit Biltmore, I always think about how we are trained to think of great houses as places of…
7 Tips To Stay Safe When Encountering Black Bears
Tennessee native offers tips on black bear safety from Bear Wise There is a lot of wildlife to see in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. I grew…
11 Life-Changing Foods You Need to Try on Your Next Trip to Dollywood
Local recommends the best food at the Dollywood theme park in TN As someone who has lived within a few minutes of the Dollywood theme park for the past 20…
17 Things To Do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge With a Wheelchair
Attractions in the Smoky Mountains that actually make special accommodations for guests in wheelchairs, as recommended by a local I see a change in the Smoky Mountains. The ADA, of…
There’s a Place in the Smoky Mountains That Keeps Goats on Its Roof
How Goats on the Roof got its start, and why we can’t seem to get enough Look, I’ve lived in the Smokies for a long time. I’ve seen a lot…
The Interesting Reason Black Bears Don’t Hibernate in Tennessee
Surprising facts about black bears and their cubs in the winter months It’s commonly thought that all black bears (both male and female) spend the entire winter sleeping in a…