The History of the Hatfields and McCoys, a Timeline of Real Events
The truth is sometimes stranger than fiction, and it’s certainly the case with the Hatfields and the McCoys. You may have heard about this famous…
Big Changes Coming To Dollywood’s Chasing Rainbows
At the Dollywood theme park, change is a constant. It is a nearly 40-year project in successful visioning. The former and somewhat cheesy Silver Dollar…
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When Does Dollywood Open? Festival Dates and More [2023]
Following its seasonal closure, Dollywood will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, March 11. Season passholders get a sneak peek with Passholder Preview Day…
Is the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg Worth It?
Ready to shake up your vacation or add a little spice to your day? In the Smokies, there are several attractions along the Parkway competing…
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Rod Run Pigeon Forge Event Details and What You Should Know [2023]
You know it’s coming when you see the Parkway in Pigeon Forge lined with lawn chairs and mobility scooters. Rod Run in Pigeon Forge is…
Is the Laurel Falls Hike Easy? Here’s What You Should Know
Laurel Falls has always been one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail features a cascading waterfall with…
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29 Best Restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Ranked [2023]
The most challenging part of a Pigeon Forge vacation may well be picking a place to eat. It can be hard deciding what to have…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Entrance Fees, What You Should Know
There are several reasons the nation owes the great state of Tennessee a debt of gratitude. Many of them are related to food, sports or…
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Smoky Mountains in March: Events in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge [2023]
With so much to see and do in The Smokies and East Tennessee this season – we thought it would be helpful to create this…
A Simple Guide to Smoky Mountain Parking Passes, Park it Forward
Beginning March 1, 2023, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will launch the Park it Forward program. The new program is meant to help generate revenue…