A few years ago, our family took a Disney vacation in July. We had a blast, but trying to fit everything into the trip was exhausting. However, by the end of the week, my legs, feet and back were wearing down. Each night, at the hotel, I’d ease myself into the bubbling waters of the hot tub. Normally, I’d be
No trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is complete without a moonshine tasting in Gatlinburg. However, with so many amazing distilleries to choose from, the options may seem overwhelming. How much is moonshine tasting in Gatlinburg? Most of the moonshine distilleries along the strip in Gatlinburg offer tastings for $5 per person. However, if you go a little off the
There’s a lot to do around the Great Smoky Mountains, and it can be intimidating to decide where to begin for first-timers. If you’re not sure where go in the Smokies and want to learn more about the area, consider one of these tours with an expert who knows the mountains like the back of their hand. We’ve compiled a
From the safety of the bank, it’s easy to forget just how powerful the water of even a relatively small river like the Pigeon River can be. But when you’re floating atop a frothing madness like the Vegematic or the Powerhouse, battling with the help of a handful of friends, each flailing at the water with a paddle they only
Various church-centered conventions bring in thousands of young and faithful each year to worship, praise and enjoy bond-building fun in the tourist-friendly small towns. Religious attractions have always played a big role in the fabric of the area. But the face of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is ever-evolving. The value of real estate, for instance, makes shifting sands that can
You haven’t been ziplining if you haven’t been Smoky Mountain ziplining. If you’re visiting East Tennessee or Western North Carolina, definitely consider doing a zipline activity while you’re here. If you’ve never tried it before, it’s a tour in which you’re strapped to an aerial runway with a pulley suspended on a cable, and then you fly through the treetops