Author: Nicole Miller

If you could rewind the clock as far as you like, what would you like to see? Would you try to meet your great-great-grandfather, who bravely fought in the Civil War? Maybe you’d return to your favorite era of movie history to see those classic moments for the first time again on the big screen. […]

If you assumed a vacation isn’t in the cards for you this year due to financial reasons, think again. First of all, you can cut down on logistical expenses significantly by taking advantage of the area’s many budget-friendly hotels. Alternatively, you could live adventurously and stay at one of the $30 campgrounds in the Smokies. […]

Dreaming keeps the romance alive and fresh. After all, nothing is more exciting or motivating than a shared vision for the future! If travel is part of that picture for you and your partner, you can make that dream a reality as soon as you choose. That’s right – the great thing about day trips […]

It’s not every day you and your kids get to experience high speeds and heart-racing thrills. Yet, the Smokies are a hub of family-friendly activities that satisfy the adrenaline fix in a safe way. Some of them foster a spirit of friendly competition, while others convey educational lessons through fun and games. Some might allow […]

It’s like clockwork. Every year around December, it’s showtime for Santa’s elves. Evidence of their efficient artistry can be seen all throughout Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The streets are lined with decorated evergreen wreaths and millions of dazzling lights. Illuminated snowmen and reindeer cast a red and green glow upon Christmas trees dressed up to […]

A Christmas tree is just an ordinary evergreen without loved ones decorating it and reminiscing over old ornaments together. Gingerbread cookies are just empty calories if not for Grandma’s nostalgic recipe and her little granddaughter’s crucial help to stir the molasses. Letters to Santa are just words on a page without Mom and Dad’s skillful […]

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” Dolly Parton She’s as poetic as she is spiritual. She’s as wise as she is inspirational. She’s self-made and business-savvy in an unforgiving industry, and an exceptional feminine role model. She’s unabashedly flamboyant in both fashion and beauty, […]

“What is life like on other planets?” That’s the age-old question that millions of other curious individuals like you have asked. Yet, all we have to do is look around us! Lucky for us, we already live on a beautiful, far-flung planet full of diverse life forms. Aliens are all around us, walking on four […]

Cades Cove is the most popular destination within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drawing in more than 2 million visitors each year. So what’s so special about it? Less than an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown Gatlinburg, the 4,000-acre valley features rich native wildlife, spectacular mountain views, and hiking and auto trails. It is perhaps […]

As one of the five love languages, gift-giving is a simple way to show your appreciation for someone – and that someone could be yourself, too! Whether you’re on a self-care kick or getting ahead on your holiday shopping, you’ll find plenty of unique gifts among the shops at The Island in Pigeon Forge and […]