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 music. We also owe a
Secrets in the Smokies: 5 Little Known Facts and Stories
It should come as no surprise that an ancient mountain range cloaked in a thick forest and shrouded in mist has secrets. Many of those are lost to time. Each
The Cherokee Legend of Spearfinger: What Did She Look Like?
The Great Smoky Mountains are full of wonder. The area is rich in history and full of stories from those who lived in the mountains before us. It’s not unusual
Elkmont Ghost Town: Why Was It Abandoned, What Does It Look Like Today?
It’s easy to be brave in the light of day, wandering around the lodges of the Elkmont ghost town in the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s easy to peer into the
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
Road to Nowhere NC: History of the Unfinished Road in Bryson City
Don’t mess with Texas. People from the Lone Star state like to say it, and it must be true because it rhymes. There are other places in the world with
The Lost Steam Engine of the Smokies: Uncovering the Ancient Wreckage
The trails of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park are more than entryways to view natural beauty. They are more than paths to be chronicled and hiked. Often they are
Smoky or Smokey Mountains: How It Is Really Spelled?
The great philosopher Gallagher, in between abusing fruit with a giant wood sledgehammer, once mused: “We drive through a parkway and park in a driveway.” It’s funny because it’s true.
Honest Advice: What To Do on Your First Visit to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg
In the grand scheme of things, our lives are lived on a balance sheet. There is, after all, only so much time we are allotted. The Great Pie Chart in
The Real Story: Smoky Mountains National Park Not the Most Dangerous
Have you heard some buzz about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park being ranked as the third-most dangerous national park? Well, fear not, because we have reason to believe that