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 an upper and lower section
How Do You Get to Andrews Bald? What To Know Before You Go
In the days before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, herders kept livestock up in the high mountains. These herds performed something of a service, keeping the naturally occurring mountain
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
Gatlinburg Hiking Trails: 17 Iconic Trails, Ranked
For some, vacationing is an art. It’s about feel and flow and beauty and emotions. For others, it’s science; a feat of engineering. In Gatlinburg, vacationing can be both art and
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing, a Complete Guide
I’ve always liked Ober Mountain, formerly known as Ober Gatlinburg, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. There’s an aspect of nostalgia with the place I quite enjoy, starting with
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 5 best golf courses in Gatlinburg, TN ranked
When you build a golf course in Gatlinburg TN, the terrain makes you adjust to a few realities. One of those realities is it’s hard to find room for a
5 best things to do and see in the Smokies without leaving your car
In the days before my mom and stepdad married, they were in a courting phase. The kids today would call it dating. At a certain point, when the relationship started
Where do chiggers live? How to identify and prevent chigger bites
We moved a lot when I was young. Sometimes we lived a city life. At other points, my upbringing was decidedly rural. During these times, the local forests and fields
Do bears eat honey? The answer might surprise you
I’ve been bamboozled. Hoodwinked. Like a hungry trout on a fly, I swallowed a flashy internet factoid and took off, running. I was told bears don’t like honey. Specifically, I