The Apple Barn story began in the early 1900s, when the barn was built by the Mullendore family. Here, they raised cattle and planted tobacco. …
Sometimes I find myself lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and realize that there is so much more to Christmas than mall…
For some reason, we had never visited Ober Gatlinburg during our family vacations. With a little research, we realized this may be a perfect, kid-friendly…
When you are dining at “The Best Italian Restaurant”, you expect it to be “the best Italian restaurant”, right? Who doesn’t love all of the …
Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a World Heritage Site? These beautiful mountains, known as the Great Smokies, are located…
Nestled in the wooded landscape of the Great Smoky Mountains is the Noah “Bud” Ogle Farm which includes his home and mill that are open…
It was my birthday and I wanted to walk around Gatlinburg to spend time visiting some of the shops and a couple of wineries on…
As our car turned the corner to make the uphill climb to the Firefly Chalet, we witnessed our first bear sighting that included three baby…
Driving along the Roaring Fork Auto Trail, I felt transported from everyday life into a quiet wilderness of serenity. Surrounded by white oak, chestnut oak,…
I found myself mesmerized by the playful shadows fading in and out upon the Smoky Mountains. Surrounded by clouds, the rolling hills were dense with…