3 new hotels, resorts and lodges coming soon to Pigeon Forge in 2021
Get ready, new hotels are opening soon in Pigeon Forge! The Smokies is home to a booming tourist industry, so it’s no surprise that new…
What kind of fish are in Douglas Lake? Your complete fishing guide
Prior to the Great Depression, the rivers in East Tennessee were wild and free. In the spring, they would frequently jump their banks, wreaking havoc…
Ripley’s promo codes and discounts in Gatlinburg, Sevierville
Are you looking for Ripley’s promo codes and discounts for your next trip to Gatlinburg and Sevierville? You’re in luck. Visiting a Ripley’s attraction is…
Llama rentals, hiking with llamas in the Smoky Mountains and more
Bear. Elk. Deer. Wild Men and Bigfoot. People come to the Smokies for a lot of reasons, but one of the chief among them is…
Arts and Crafts Community in Gatlinburg: Map, shows and stores
It’s hard to explain the confluence of factors that turned Gatlinburg into a tourist town. The natural beauty, of course, was part of it. The…
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort now open in Pigeon Forge
There are two main types of vacationers. First there’s the outdoorsy vacationer. These folks enjoy being one with nature. They don’t mind roughing it a…
Is Anakeesta fat friendly? A plus-size guide to weight limits
Worrying about weight limits and ride restrictions can be a bit of a buzzkill when it comes to vacation planning. But it’s never a great…
Are Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge safe? Advice from a local
It’s hard anymore, in the shifting standards of our culture, to know what boundaries are appropriate. I had a wonderful childhood, in many ways, with…
Is Gatlinburg dry? Where you can buy alcohol in the Smokies
Editor’s Note: By reading this article, you agree that you’re of legal age. I came of legal drinking age in Blount County, not far from…
Are the horses in Cades Cove wild?
It looked like something out of a movie. Moving through an early morning mist, with the deep green of the mountains in the background, a…