What Can You Do at the Little Pigeon River? A Complete Guide
Naming things is hard. Dogs. Kids. Mountains. Cities. And, apparently, rivers. Do you want evidence that rivers are hard to name? Go no further than the Smoky Mountains, where within
15 Best Hidden Things To Do in Pigeon Forge and Surrounding Areas
Pigeon Forge, Tenn., isn’t exactly a place for subtlety. The competition for tourism dollars is fierce. To be relevant and successful, you need to stand out from the cacophony of
The Surprising Cherokee History Behind Devil’s Courthouse in NC
They say the Lord works in mysterious ways but so, too, must the Devil. It stands to reason, right? He’s in Georgia inexcusably losing fiddle contests and in Mississippi luring
The Popular Abrams Falls Trail: What You Should Know Before You Hike
We have – I think – a mental picture of what a typical waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park looks like. A beautiful waterfall, from a mountain stream
Easy Hikes in the Smoky Mountains: The 8 Best Hikes for Beginners
Easy is a flighty, inexact word. What’s easy for you might be quite difficult for your neighbor. Hiking in the woods can be many things to many people. There are
Meigs Falls: One of the Best Waterfalls You Can Drive to in the Smokies
There are at least two pop songs that warn of the perils of waterfalls. The first, a Wings-era Paul McCartney dirge, may have at least somewhat inspired the second, an
The rich history behind Middle Prong Trail in the Smoky Mountains
Every so often, I completely lose my faith in Hollywood. Oh sure, I like a good superhero movie as much as anyone. But why in the world are we making
Whimsical Sanctuary Treehouse Resort Is Opening Soon [Sneak Peek]
What began as an elaborate family project for Brian Jensen and his wife Amanda Jensen has grown into something much, much more. The Jensens – owners of the SkyCenter restaurant
5 Best Things To Do and See in the Smokies Without Leaving Your Car
In the days before my mom and stepdad married, they were in a courting phase. The kids today would call it dating. At a certain point, when the relationship started
Where Do Chiggers Live? How To Identify and Prevent Chigger Bites
We moved a lot when I was young. Sometimes we lived a city life. At other points, my upbringing was decidedly rural. During these times, the local forests and fields