Tips for the Chimneys Picnic Area, 7 Things You Should Know
I’ve visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park many times, and one of my favorite spots to have a picnic is the Chimneys Picnic Area. It’s in close competition with
Best 7 Things To Do for Easter in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg [2023]
For believers, a trip to the mountains can be an opportunity to view the artistry of a maker who lovingly crafted a world of beauty and wonder. And so, spending
The Cades Cove Campground in the Smokies, a Complete Guide
For some people, a vacation getaway means a room with a nice, comfortable bed. Possibly with a view of the mountains and a balcony overlooking a babbling brook. Maybe they
Cades Cove Lake: The Effort To Turn the Cove Into a Body of Water
Driving along the edges of East Tennessee’s lakes, there are signs that things are not always as they have been. Decaying grain silos rise up inexplicably from the water. In other
The Popular Abrams Falls Trail: What You Should Know Before You Hike
We have – I think – a mental picture of what a typical waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park looks like. A beautiful waterfall, from a mountain stream
What Does a Grist Mill Do? How Do Old Grist Mills Work?
Mitchell, a tiny dying town in the middle of Southern Indiana, is probably the closest thing I have to a hometown. It’s where my mom’s people come from, where my
Bears in Gatlinburg: 7 Best Places and Tips To See a Bear
What’s the number 1 question from visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Is that bathroom locked? No, but I like that you’re thinking. No. The most popular question
Cades Cove Waterfalls: 2 Popular Waterfalls Close to Cades Cove
It would have been spring of 1990. I was a 14-year-old freshman about to leave his friends and family in Southern Indiana to follow his stepdad down to East Tennessee.
Cades Cove Secrets: 5 Best Hidden Gems You Shouldn’t Miss
Cades Cove is one of the true wonders of the Smoky Mountains. Known for sweeping views, wildlife watching and connection to pre-national park history, the Cove is the single most
Cades Cove History: The Last Family To Have Lived in Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a national treasure that is rich in history, a jewel of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But Rex Caughron doesn’t bother much with going anymore. “Very