What Do Black Bears Eat? Do They Have a Favorite Food?
Let’s get this out of the way right here at the top: Full disclosure? I have eaten bear. It was a family gathering in Northern Indiana at Christmas. And among
New Smoky Hollow Resort Offers Glamping in Covered Wagons, Tipis in Tenn.
The road to Smoky Hollow – a new glampground located in Sevierville – was a long one … literally. More than four years ago, Rebecca Turner and her husband sold
Bobcat vs Mountain Lion: Are There Wildcats in the Smoky Mountains?
It’s been more than 100 years since mountain lions – referred to as panthers by the mountain folk – lived in the Smokies. But, it’s very hard to convince anybody
How Fast Can a Black Bear Run? The Answer Might Surprise You
The year was 1980 and the Olympics dominated the news. The United States bested the heavily favored Russians in hockey and held on to claim the gold medal. It was
Cades Cove Cabins, Churches and Barns: 5 Sites for Your Must-see List
Some people get to live in the shadow of Notre Dame. Not the college, mind you, but the Parisian cathedral – which I suppose is a shell now. But for
Where Does the Cherohala Skyway Begin? Your Guide to This Scenic Drive
There’s a road running across the mountains connecting Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. And if you catch it on the right day, when the sky is the right
The Surprising History of the Harrisburg Covered Bridge in TN
In the year 1875, the people of the Harrisburg community located east of Sevierville proved they knew not to make the same mistake twice. The original bridge over the relatively
Where Is the Browning Knob Plane Crash? Finding the Lost Wreckage
“He was right on course,” the Civil Air Patrol Major explained to a Chicago newspaper in the winter of 1983. “He was just a little low.” Ernest Martin, founder and
Anakeesta at Night: Walking the Bridge, Tips on What To Do (With Photos)
There’s something about the mountain sky at night, especially when it’s cold and crisp and the air can sting your lungs. When you get up in the high mountains where
Picking This Valuable Root in the Smokies Could Result in Jail Time
There’s a treasure hiding in the Great Smoky Mountains. And no, it doesn’t come bubbling up from the depths in thick, black crude. And you can’t pan for it, or