Review: Ogle’s Brick Oven Pizza in Gatlinburg

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It was tough to do, but on our last trip to Gatlinburg, we decided to try a new pizza joint. You know, for you, the blog world. You see, we LOVE The Best Italian Cafe and Pizzeria in Gatlinburg. We are pretty sure that it is the best pizza in the area. But the thing [...]

Mountain Biking at CLIMB Works: Fun for Daring Kids

Oh yes, this was really fun.

Okay, here’s a disclaimer: I’ve never been mountain biking. And I really only learned to ride a bike well in the past few years. A daredevil, I’m not. But when I saw that CLIMB Works (usually known for its ziplining) had opened a new mountain biking trail that was free only until May 18, I [...]

Review: Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin for Breakfast

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We just got back from a (rainy) weekend in Gatlinburg. I’m sure glad we weren’t camping, since it rained almost the whole time we were there. It was a quick trip with family to fit in a few specific activities. You’ll be hearing about them in coming days. It was a great trip, though it [...]

Plan Now to See Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies

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UPDATED WITH 2013 INFO! The Synchronous Elkmont Firefly viewing for 2013 dates have been set for June 6-13. The viewing will again be limited by advance reservation only. So don’t wait until the last minute to decide to see this natural phenomenon.

10 Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Smokies

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We love the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We love hopping on rocks in the rivers (we call it “rock-hoppin’” Creative, huh?). We love setting off on hikes that are too intense for our kids. We love just driving along the tree-covered roads and marveling at creation. But for all the fun the Smokies offer, [...]

Where to Buy the Best EVER Hawaiian Shave Ice in Gatlinburg

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This is a part of a series about some of my favorite off-the-beaten-trail Gatlinburg stops. Most of them are places you’ll miss if you don’t know about them. Don’t make that mistake!