7 Most Haunted Places in Gatlinburg, TN
As Halloween approaches, our thoughts tend to shift to candy, costumes and pumpkin spice. But there are places in the world – and in these mountains – where the old
Interactive Tennessee Fall Foliage Map, 7 Fall Tips (2023)
They say the beauty of the leaves in Tennessee in the fall is due to the diversity of trees in the forest. Local flora – depending on what part of
7 Tips for Best Places To Stay in the Smoky Mountains
Recently, I had some out-of-town guests visit me near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They stayed in a nice cabin overlooking the Gatlinburg SkyBridge. It got me wondering about
13 Amazing Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg for Every Skill Level
Gatlinburg sits on the Western edge of the Smoky Mountains. That means there is a significant change in elevation moving East to West from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
9 Best Great Smoky Mountains Resorts for Your Next Trip
I am not yet to the point in my life where I go on vacation just to relax. We don’t take much time for hammocks, reading by the fireplace or
5 Best Smoky Mountain Swimming Holes From a Local
Growing up in the Midwest, my nearest beaches were hours away. Sure, you could swim in a lake or river or stream. But it was never quite like a summer
Tips for the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, What You Should Know
With one of the flashier names in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail can be one of the more relaxing experiences in the Smokies.
9 Highest Peaks in the Smoky Mountains, Ranked
I interviewed a guy from East Tennessee once whose “thing” was mountain climbing. He wasn’t a particularly rich guy, just a guy who loved the thrill of climbing up high
A Guide to Synchronous Fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains [2023]
You may have heard about the synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But did you know that each year, the National Park Service (NPS) holds a lottery
Tips for the Chimneys Picnic Area, 7 Things You Should Know
I’ve visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park many times, and one of my favorite spots to have a picnic is the Chimneys Picnic Area. It’s in close competition with