Are you looking for some wedding inspiration? Wondering if a Smoky Mountain wedding is really all it's hyped up to be? Looking to make sure you get a great bang for your buck while still coming away with some amazing wedding photos? We totally understand. For arguably one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking in the Smoky Mountains: 5 Essential Safety Tips
In the winter time, snowfall covers or even buries a good share of the mountain trails in the United States. You can sometimes snowshoe or even cross-country ski on them, but they're harder to hike with just your boots. Some of them, especially in the Rocky Mountains, are completely impassable in … [Read more...]
20 Best Activities for Couples in the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg TN
With its towering mist-shrouded mountains and stunning natural beauty, the Smoky Mountains truly encourage romance. Whether you're a new couple looking for relationship-deepening experience or long-married lovebirds who need some serious alone time, the area around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge … [Read more...]
The Perfect Thanksgiving Day in the Smoky Mountains
With a little fall foliage still clinging to the trees, harvests abound and a crisp chill in the air, the Smoky Mountains feels like the perfect setting for a Thanksgiving getaway. Even if you're not used to spending this tradition-filled holiday away from home, you'll find the scenery in the … [Read more...]
A Must-See Stunning Fall Outdoor Wedding in the Smoky Mountains
Congratulations to this beautiful couple who just kicked off their marriage with a gorgeous celebration of their love and commitment to one another. These stunning photos were captured by 2 Hodges Photography. There is nothing like a Fall outdoor wedding in the Smoky Mountains. With the colors … [Read more...]
Celebrating Christmas Year-Round: The Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, TN
Who would have known that back in 1986, a small gift shop in Pigeon Forge, TN would grow into a 43,000 square foot palace celebrating nearly everyone's favorite holiday? But that's exactly what happened with Hurshel and Marian Biggs family business, located next to the town's Old Mill center. … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Maddron Bald Trail in the Smoky Mountains
If there's one thing that visitors to this area understand, it's that the hiking trails are popular no matter what time of the year. Even those that seem the most challenging in terms of elevation gain and distance, like Mt. Cammerer or Alum Cave, have their fair share of hikers. But on the … [Read more...]
Fishing at Douglas Lake TN: Guide to a Great Smoky Mountains Angling Spot
With abundant lakes, rivers and creeks, eastern Tennessee could be considered a fisherman's paradise. If you query locals where are the best places to drop a line, you'll probably get as many different answers for "secret" spots as people you ask. Even the Great Smoky Mountains National offers its … [Read more...]
What Does a Wedding Cost in the Smoky Mountains?
Butterflies. Dating. The DTR. And finally, he put a ring on it. Now, it's time to start planning that wedding. And whether you've had a secret pin board where your wedding dreams live or this is the first time you've thought about planning your special day, one question keeps popping in your … [Read more...]
The Secluded Weekend Getaway from Nashville You Need to Experience this Year
When you need a weekend getaway from Nashville that's quiet, relaxing and romantic, consider coming to Christopher Place. Located in Newport, it's a AAA 4-Diamond rated inn at the base of the Smoky Mountains and just a few minutes away from one of the entrances to the nearby National Park. The … [Read more...]
6 Hiking Trails You Need to Explore to See the Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains
Right up there with New England, the Smoky Mountains is a must-see fall color destination. The popularity of visitors coming to the eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina during autumn increases as the word gets out. Most people will hop in the cars and take to the road. But if you enjoy … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg: The History of a Smoky Mountains Paradise
Did you know that Gatlinburg was once called the "land of paradise?" And it's not just because it's the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Taking a look around when you come here for your Smoky Mountains getaway, you might share that same sentiment with William Ogle, who (along … [Read more...]
