Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains Today, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted to change the name of Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi. This decision is in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The National Park Service strongly supported the name restoration and applauds today’s decision, and added
The No. 1 missed attraction won in a landslide, while the others were a close race In his treatise on faith, the power of the past and perception, the great Long Island philosopher William Martin Joel said, “The good old days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems.” It’s a sentiment that rings true in the
This stunning waterfall near the Smoky Mountains is only a short hike away, but here’s what you should know “The Jungle Book” was written as a collection of stories and poems about a boy named Mowgli, who grew up in the jungle and was cared for by several animals. There have been several film adaptations over the years. One of
The days of seeing cars lined up with ‘For Sale’ signs along the Parkway are over In my 30 years in the area, Rod Runs meant classic cars lining the parkway adjacent spots in Pigeon Forge. Some were there to ogle the classic cars. Others were there to trade, dicker and deal. But now, Pigeon Forge officials at the request
The third slowest month in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park might surprise you As someone who has lived in East Tennessee for many years now, I was surprised to learn the third slowest month in the Smoky Mountains. The first was not surprising. But the third least visited month? I was mildly surprised, to say the least. According to
How to order the former ‘secret menu’ items from Pal’s Sudden Service Somewhere out there, fast-food test kitchens are cooking up wonders to present to the rest of the world. That’s how KFC delivered the Double Down – a questionable chicken sandwich that used breaded chicken breasts instead of bread. But those of us in the know don’t need to
East Tennessee local shares list of best food and snacks at Pal’s Sudden Service Pal’s Sudden Service – the regional fast-food chain in Northeast Tennessee with a cult-like following – is an institution for some and a total mystery to others. It was founded on an ideal of rapid service – hence the name. There’s a fairly basic menu with
Local weighs in on one of the most popular restaurants in the Smokies Located on the Pigeon Forge-Sevierville line, along the waters of the Little Pigeon River, sits Applewood Valley, a series of orchard-related stores, shops and restaurants with consistent themes built around the on-site orchard. In a region known for neon excess, it’s certainly a nice change of pace
A white Christmas is rare in Sevier County, but it can happen. The county may even occasionally see a snowstorm on Christmas Day. That said, snowstorms can create serious problems for tourists and residents alike. In years past after winter storms, power outages have affected tens of thousands of people, leading to car accidents and stranded motorists on icy roads.
Remembering attractions that no longer exist in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Maggie Valley The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, with an estimated 12.5 million visitors annually. So it’s no surprise that entrepreneurs come to the area with high hopes of building the next big attraction to entice visitors on their way