Are you planning to head to the Smokies this fall? Why not plan your trip to coincide with the Old Mill Heritage Day? This year marks the 9th annual Heritage Day. So what is it? Well, it’s a festival, Smoky-Mountain style! There will be food, music, fun, games, craft demonstrations, and storytelling. The idea is [...]
We had the worst night on Wednesday. My husband, Jason, has been working like a madman. And the kids have been home every day for almost ALL summer. I intentionally tried to schedule less this summer, to make sure my kids had lots of lazy summer days. But right now, those lazy summer days are [...]
Okay, I’m the first to admit that I’m not much of a fisher. I fish in a pond with the kids sometimes. And that’s about the extent of my fishing background. So when I ran across the Rocky Top Outfitters promoting fishing trips, my curiosity was piqued. Here is something that is very “Smoky Mountain-ish” [...]
According to The Mountain Press, Gatlinburg city officials are moving forward with tentative plans to locate a youth soccer, volleyball, and basketball sports complex within the city. Sevier county commissioners and the board of education gave the idea positive feedback after a meeting last Tuesday evening. The proposed site plan shows that the $25 million [...]
Let’s face it — vacation can get really expensive. Which is a lot like saying that summer can get really hot. One way to combat the cost is to either pack sandwiches to eat throughout the day or make sandwiches in your cabin for a quick, easy meal. Well, I don’t know about you, but [...]
Okay, so I’m REALLY glad that you read my blog. And I’m certainly not trying to send you away. But there are some other really good blogs about the area that I think you’ll enjoy. Here they are: High on LeConte Well, I love to read up on this one. It’s written by the current [...]
When we’re in the Smoky Mountains, we love to just chose a hike and start out on it. But if you’re in the mood for something a bit more organized, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are always ready to help. There are often scheduled activities happening around the park — and most of [...]
X marks the spot. I love a good hike. So does my husband. We like seeing where the path will take us. We like listening to the birds and watching for wildlife. We just like it. And so do our kids. Most of the time. But occasionally, they might get just a little itty-bitty bit [...]
Like any true Smoky Mountain enthusiast, I LOVE black bears! I love to watch for them. I love to write about them. I’ve really loved the few times I’ve actually seen them! The black bear is such an icon for the Great Smoky Mountains. Anyway, anyone who has stayed in a Smoky Mountain cabin has [...]
Well, I do love a good contest. And it’s always great to get something for free! Here are two Pigeon Forge contests that you can enter right now. Picture Yourself in Pigeon Forge This is a fun contest — all you have to do is share your favorite photos of Pigeon Forge. The best ones [...]