Author: Nicole Miller

The best part about travel is the chance to jump headfirst into the inspiring sights and sounds of an all-new environment. That said, the worst part can be how much it breaks the bank. Is money is the only thing stopping you from packing your bags and hitting the road? Then we have good news […]

Before the birth of the United States, and even before any European immigrants came to North America – one nation ruled Southern Appalachia. A subdivision of the Iroquois and a highly advanced civilization, the Cherokee Nation sprawled from Kentucky to northern Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. To the east, the Smokies formed a crucial part […]

You may have spent years of single life waiting for your “happily ever after.” Now, you’ve finally found that one-in-a-million who fulfills you in every way. Congratulations! When you and your partner decide to take that next step together, it can be a terrifying yet exciting experience. Your big day represents the first of many […]

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, […]