Whitewater Rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains

Posted on June 5, 2013
Smoky Mountain Rafting

My first white water rafting experience was in college. I befriended a raft guide, and before I knew it I was headed down the rambling rapids of the Chattooga River in Northern Georgia. I had no idea how much fun it would be to experience Southern Appalachia from the river wild. Not only did I … Continue reading »

 

Veggies, Fruit, Baked Goods and More at Gatlinburg’s Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 31, 2013
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If you are like me, springtime and summertime means that the local farmer’s market will open and start offering a variety of delicious treats. Sure, you can pick up some great produce at the grocery store, but there is nothing like buying your food fresh from the people who have actually grown it. That is … Continue reading »

 

Gatlinburg Breakfast Guide!

Posted on May 15, 2013

After a restful night’s sleep, what better way to start a vacation day than with a hearty breakfast? Since you’re on vacation let someone else do the cooking for you. Pamper yourself by taking the time to enjoy a leisurely meal and think about how to spend your time relaxing and having fun in the … Continue reading »

 

Springtime Snacks with the Kids

Posted on April 30, 2013

As an adult, I look back on my family vacations with a great fondness. It was a time for my family to be thrown out of our usual routine and share an experience that was different than our everyday lives. More than anything I remember the time I spent with my parents, my grandmother and … Continue reading »

 

Smoky Mountains Tunes and Tales in Downtown Gatlinburg

Posted on April 23, 2013

When I was a kid one of my favorite memories is my grandmother playing her guitar and singing old country ballads and folk songs to me. She would strum and sing, and though I didn’t realize it at the time, she was passing on a part of herself and our southern heritage to me. Gatlinburg … Continue reading »