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Hi. Welcome to the internet where our motto is “That thing you like sucks and you should feel bad for liking it.” There’s something about the human condition in which we want to be thought …

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Best lunch spots for families with kids in Pigeon Forge; our top 6 picks

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Vacationing with kids is never stressful at all! … said no one ever. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great until someone starts feeling a bit hangry in the backseat. And it can feel daunting to …

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There’s a troll bridge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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The Great Smoky Mountains are rich in history and full of hidden gems. Through the sands of time, these lost landmarks become something of whimsical fantasies. An old spring house becomes a fairy house. A …

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Now you can stay in the trees at luxury Treehouse Grove in Gatlinburg

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Sure, you can come to Gatlinburg and stay among the trees. Or you can come to Gatlinburg and stay in the trees. Treehouse Grove at Norton Creek Resort, a mountain getaway in the Smokies, offers …

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What to pack for a Pigeon Forge vacation; 8 items you’ll need

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You’ve booked your cabin. You picked your must-see attractions and restaurants. Now it’s time for the not-so-fun part of vacation planning: Packing your bags. There’s probably someone out there in the world who feels confident …

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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park’s SkyTrail now set to open spring 2021

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Gatlinburg’s SkyLift Park is now planning on a spring opening for their brand-new SkyTrail. The attraction’s new SkyTrail will allow guests to take a walk in the clouds via an interactive walking trail that connects …

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The fairy house of the Smoky Mountains, a hidden landmark lost in time

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Left to its own devices, time undoes the works of man. So it is that the mountains are taking back what an eccentric, wealthy Yale graduate from Cincinnati wrought in the rock and forest in …

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Top 5 things to do for adults on a Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg vacation

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Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known worldwide as family attractions. As such, the majority of entertainment, attractions and dining are designed to include the young or young at heart. But what about that couple on …

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What’s open in Pigeon Forge? If you’re asking this question because you have some post-traumatic stress from 2020 vacation planning, you can rest assured that nearly all attractions are open and thriving around the Great …

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Mask mandates in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge: What you need to know 2021

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On Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 29, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters signed Executive Order 55 to extend the existing mask mandate once again through Feb. 27, 2021. Waters originally announced a mask mandate for Sevier County …

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