It was so hot and I was 6 months pregnant. We were staying at a cabin in Gatlinburg over the Fourth of July (we’ll get to it in another post, but the 4th is REALLY fun in Gatlinburg. See the light parade picture!). Though the festivities were great, traffic was horrendous. My (wonderful) father-in-law decided [...]
MagiQuest — fun for kids (of all ages)!
April 28, 2010 By 8 Comments
If you have kids that are at least five years old, there is one attraction in the Smoky Mountain area that you shouldn’t miss — MagiQuest. It’s one of the most unique experiences we’ve ever had! Perfect for a rainy day, MagiQuest has 15 U.S. locations. It calls itself a “live action game,” which means [...]
5 Things to Look for in a Cabin
April 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
So, you’ve decided to stay in a cabin while visiting the Smoky Mountains. I applaud your choice — I think you’ll love the experience. But looking for a cabin to rent can be overwhelming. Here are five things to consider when choosing the perfect cabin: 1. Location. If you aren’t familiar with the area, there [...]
3 New Restaurants Coming to the Pigeon Forge Area
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As if there wasn’t already enough competing for your attention, Pigeon Forge will soon be getting three new restaurants. First, The Christmas Place is expanding to a include a new restaurant, The Partridge and Pear, set to open some time this summer. If you haven’t ever stopped at The Christmas Place, it’s a lot of [...]
3 Fun Activities for Groups in a Cabin
April 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
So, you’ve rented a cabin, divvied up the bedrooms and are suddenly faced with a whole week in which to entertain yourselves. Television can only go so far. This post will explore three ideas for fun things to do when boredom strikes, and no one feels like taking a hike or visiting attractions. 1. Four [...]
Finding Bread and Milk in Gatlinburg
April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Just a quick thought today, but this one little piece of information would have been invaluable to me one time in Gatlinburg! Groceries are hard to come by when you are actually IN Gatlinburg. So it’s good to know that you can get bread and milk at the Walgreen at Stoplight #8 right downtown Gatlinburg. [...]
Hikers Beware! 4 Things to Watch out for in the Smoky Mountains
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So, today, for the not-so-pleasant side of the park. Here are the dangers that lurk: 1. The northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake both live in the Smokies and are venomous. Snakebites are rare, however, and there has never been a recorded death from snakebite in the Smokies. 2. Yellowjacket wasps live in the ground [...]
