Author: Nicole Miller

An elementary school-aged boy shoves an old homework assignment into his backpack. He dashes over to his buddy on the other side of the classroom. “Your mom said you could come with us on vacation, right? It’s going to be so awesome!” A teenage girl loads a suitcase in her bedroom. She’s FaceTiming her bestie […]

The most romantic day of the year is quickly approaching! Whether you just started dating or you’ve been going steady for a while, Valentine’s Day is a chance to spend quality time with an extraordinary person in your life. With so many things for couples to do in Pigeon Forge, a trip to the Great […]

Though the snowstorms and frigid temperatures may move out with the winter season, springtime can only guarantee more showers and chilly weather. When it’s just too cold and dreary to do anything fun in the outdoors, there is still a world of entertainment to be found within the warm walls of shelter! Plan your escape […]

Though Eastern Tennessee may be best known for its adventurous outdoors and scenic natural beauty, the Smokies are a coveted destination for the “fun for all-ages” attractions available in the off-season, too. Don’t let the winter blues stop you from enjoying quality family time at a movie theater in Gatlinburg or a go-kart race in […]

By now, the warm blush of autumn foliage has faded to a brown mass on the ground. Stark branches stand out against the pale sky and sway in a penetrating breeze carrying the faint scent of ice and charcoal. The world in this state evokes a familiar nostalgia. It’s the feeling of melting into a […]

A Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg New Year’s getaway could be exactly what you need to reset your spirit and start afresh in January. From fireworks displays at the Gatlinburg Space Needle to live music at The Island, the Smokies are always abuzz with fun activities and celebrations to reign in the new year. However, don’t […]

For the Great Smoky Mountains, autumn is the most exciting season of the year. Not only do the leaves change colors to drape the valleys in a festive cloak of gold and ruby, but the local mountain towns also awaken to a burst of activity and celebrations! Make the most of the season’s offerings at […]

When you recall some of your fondest childhood memories of October, you probably remember the smell of decaying leaves mingling with warm apple treats in the oven. You might chuckle to yourself as you recall fighting your siblings over whose pumpkin carving design was scariest when in reality, the artwork of 8-year-olds wasn’t much to […]

Be honest: Have you invested in yourself at all this year? Investing in yourself means directing your time, energy and resources toward things that set you up for success. This should include time away from the daily grind for self-care, relaxation and mental incubation. Yet, the word “investing” makes it sound more expensive than it […]

Imagination is your child’s greatest gift. Not only does it help them to make sense of this strange and ever-changing world, but it even inspires you to reconnect with that sense of wonder and awe. For a region already bursting with the magic of nature, the Great Smoky Mountains are rife with enchanting all-ages attractions […]