By Jim Watson
Summer is quickly slipping into fall, but there is still time for a fun family vacation before the busy holiday season begins. Summer in the Smoky Mountains is filled with brilliant blue skies, plenty of shopping, and – if you stop by the Gatlinburg Taste of Autumn Festival – ... Views: 539
By Jim Watson
The heat index is soaring, and the humidity makes even a short trip outside feel like you’ve stepped into a sauna. From Chicago to Miami, folks are looking for ways to stay cool this summer. Sounds like a perfect reason to plan a whitewater rafting trip in the mountains of ... Views: 475
By Jim Watson
The height of summer signals the perfect time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. With so many family-friendly things to do in July, you'll have no trouble finding a long list of activities for all ages to fill your vacation wish list. Here are just a handful of ideas to make ... Views: 514
By Jim Watson
With another winter behind us, it’s finally time to bring out the swimsuits and shorts and head for the great outdoors. And no place on earth offers as much fun in the sun as the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re the adventurous type or you prefer quiet communing with ... Views: 475
After a long winter, is there anything sweeter than some quality outdoor time with the family? A light breeze in your hair, the warm sun on your skin, and the scent of…exhaust fumes? Well, not if you’re in the lead!
These Go-Karts aren’t Kids’ Stuff
If the thought of go-karts brings to ... Views: 612
By Jim Watson
Dollywood might have started out just a dream for Pigeon Forge native Dolly Parton, but in the 25 years since its creation, the theme park has become one of Tennessee’s premier destinations. Now there’s even more reason for celebration as Dollywood teams up with Gaylord ... Views: 461
By Jim Watson
Year after year you pack up the kids and head for the beach for spring break. This year try something new. Celebrate the return of warm weather in a new place – the Great Smoky Mountains.
Watch the Mountains Come Alive
There’s simply no prettier time to visit the Great ... Views: 464
By Jim Watson
Have the winter blahs settled over you like a blanket of snow? Does it feel as if you haven’t seen the sun since Labor Day? Take heart! Spring break is just around the corner to rescue your family from the doldrums. This year, make plans to be one of the first who ride ... Views: 523
By Jim Watson
While visions of sugarplums might dance in your head, at Dollywood they can also glide across the ice. For the first time ever, the world-famous Smoky Mountain theme park is hosting "Christmas on Ice," a production for the entire family.
Dollywood’s Newest Show Is Sure to ... Views: 499
By Jim Watson
You might think the end of summer signals an end to fun family vacations for another year, but in the Great Smoky Mountains, there’s plenty of excitement left. From November through February, Pigeon Forge, TN is home to the popular Winterfest. You’ll find enough indoor and ... Views: 531
By Jim Watson
In a modern, hectic life, it’s easy to get distracted and overwhelmed, and to cast aside your spiritual needs in favor of work and other obligations. So often life’s responsibilities fill the daily to-do list, leaving no room to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. It’s time to head ... Views: 497
By Jim Watson
As summer comes to a close and you prepare for the chaos of returning to school, it’s nice to take a few days off to just relax and rejuvenate your spirit. You don’t have to travel far to breathe clean air and soak up the energy of wild green spaces, either. Just a short trip ... Views: 724