Author: Nicole Miller

The Great Smoky Mountains are the perfect destination for camping and nature enthusiasts. While you’re out there roughing it, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help make your camping experience a little more comfortable. Here are eight camping hacks to help you in the Smokies! 1. Make a bright lantern with your headlamp […]

The best moments of summer are shared around the waterhole. Specifically, the cascading natural waterfalls all around the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are some of our favorite pristine Smoky Mountain waterfalls you have to see to believe! Grotto Falls The perfect moderate hike for a hot summer day will lead you to Grotto Falls. This […]

Wondering what to do in Gatlinburg on your vacation or day trip? Not to worry, we have you covered with five fun things to do in Gatlinburg right here: 1.) Gatlinburg SkyLift Park Experience some of the best views in town via this fun Gatlinburg attraction. The SkyLift brings you up ever so slowly to […]

There’s nothing like summer in the Smokies! All summer long, both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are bustling with music, food and art festivals for nonstop Smoky Mountain fun. Here are some of the upcoming 2019 Smoky Mountain events and festivals you don’t want to miss this summer. 29th Annual Patriot Festival – July 4th The […]

Pigeon Forge has a wide variety of high-quality entertainment and food options, but did you know it’s also thriving with amazing dinner shows? Here are some great dinner shows in Pigeon Forge that are sure to leave a lasting memory. Dolly Parton’s Stampede One of the most visited Pigeon Forge attractions, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, offers […]

Summertime is upon us, and even though the mountains keep us cool, it does tend to get a little hot down here in the Smokies. Luckily, there are some creative ways to keep cool during your Smoky Mountain vacation. Here are some of our favorite ways to cool off in the Smokies! Get Wet & […]

Updated for 2026 with refreshed campground details, new planning tips, and expanded Smokies camping recommendations. Smoky Mountains camping gives you one of the best ways to experience the park beyond a quick day trip. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you can wake up to creek sounds, wander onto hiking trails before the crowds build, […]

There are so many great things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, and having a picnic among the trees is up there on our list of favorite Smoky Mountain activities. We’ve put together a list of all the food necessities and some of the best spots to set up for your perfect picnic in […]

It can certainly be stressful for families who are trying to entertain younger ones while on vacation, but there are so many engaging attractions for toddlers in the Smoky Mountains. So, here are four great attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for families with kids and younger children. Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Petting Zoo […]

When you think of moonshine, some may think of bearded men hunching over homemade stills deep in the Southern Smoky Mountains. The clear spirit that is essentially unaged whiskey is famous in these mountains and was how many mountain folks made their living during Prohibition in the United States. Moonshine’s interesting history is echoed throughout […]