A Buc-ee’s fan shares some of his odder finds from the popular gas station chain Buc-ee’s is an interstate oasis. It’s a place of brightly light wonders. From gas pumps as far as the eye can see to spacious bathrooms with multiple stalls, the Texas-based chain has in the last few years exploded in popularity. With locations ranging across the
Local ranks best roller coasters at Dolly Parton’s theme park I spent my formative roller coaster years as a child of the Midwest visiting King’s Island, Six Flags and Cedar Point. These amusement parks were the roller coaster meccas of my youth. When I came to Pigeon Forge TN for the first time, I was a tourist. Back then, the
Here are 4 parking tips and tricks for Dollywood according to a local As someone who has been going to Dollywood since the year it transitioned from Silver Dollar City, I can say that I’ve had good and also bad parking experiences. I’ve had times that we’ve gotten lucky with great spots right next to a trolley stop and times
A Buc-ee’s fan offers advice on what not to eat at the popular travel stop Even in paradise, a little rain must fall. Buc-ee’s, aka the most magical place on the interstate, is a jewel for road trippers, commuters and travelers everywhere. Europeans make the trip over the pond just to marvel at the wonder of a gas station with
Series and shows that you didn’t know were filmed around the Smoky Mountains It’s certainly a big deal when Hollywood comes to the Smoky Mountains. Over the decades, several big-name stars filmed movies on location in the mountains. But with current economic incentives, it doesn’t happen much anymore. Stars like Harrison Ford, Paul Newman, Ingrid Bergman, Bradley Cooper and many
Don’t do these 7 things when renting a cabin in the Smokies There are a lot of factors you want to consider when you book a cabin in the Smoky Mountains. For example, you’ll want to book at a good price, get a good view and find a convenient location. But have you ever considered what NOT to do when
The story of those who lost to the Tennessee Valley Authority My home is located in what is known as the Lakeway Area. With tentacles in Hamblen, Jefferson, Grainger, Cocke, Greene, Hawkins, Claiborne and Hancock counties, the Lakeway Area is a relatively modern term. Our communities touch Norris, Douglas and Cherokee lakes. But the truth is, had you arrived here
A local offers advice on mistakes to avoid to make the most of your next trip to Anakeesta It arrived one day without much fanfare, just seemingly appearing on top of the mountain. Self-billed as Gatlinburg’s “theme park”, there wasn’t a lot to do at Anakeesta that first season. However, a program of steady improvements has seen expansion nearly every
A local offers advice on mistakes to avoid to make the most of your next trip to the SkyBridge With Anakeesta drawing traffic across the valley and Ober Mountain under new ownership, the competition for your “SkyDollars” has never been higher. But the eldest of the major mountaintop attractions isn’t ready to wave a white flag of surrender. The park’s
A Smoky Mountain resident talks about experiences he wouldn’t try twice at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge While I can’t lay claim to being the world’s biggest Dollywood fan, I’ve been visiting since the first year it transitioned over from Silver Dollar City. I’ve watched in awe and appreciation as it has grown through careful planning and execution from a kitschy