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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. […]

“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 […]

Your higher power is with you no matter where you are. Yet, you may feel a stronger connection with the divine when surrounded by ancient beauty and graceful grandeur. Impressive, timeless, yet gentle – the Great Smoky Mountains inherently generate such a sense of sacredness. It’s no surprise that there is a wide variety of […]

In one suite, there is a lively grandmother who communicates in American Sign Language to supplement her hearing aid. Across the hall, there is an adorable family whose child was born with cerebral palsy, which affects her movement and walking. There is an intelligent young man on the ground floor who suffered a traumatic injury […]

There will never be a lack of goals to work toward. There will never be a shortage of chores to catch up on, after-school activities for the kids to try out, or DIY home improvement projects. All these things can be fantastic opportunities to move us toward our dream lives. On the other hand, if […]

What says “I will love you until the end of time” more than a honeymoon in one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world? A landscape of timeless, natural beauty, the Great Smoky Mountains continue to support verdant forests, crystalline rivers and streams, and abundant wildlife – not to mention a certain small town […]

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 […]

One of the most rewarding ways to spend your downtime is to pursue unusual activities off the beaten path. When you commit to trying something unconventional and new, you challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone, daring to find out what else the world has to offer. Having expanded your worldliness and pushed your […]

Ahh, fall is in the air! It’s hard to match the freshness of crisp leaves combined with the cooler weather. Taking time to travel during the fall season ensures you and your loved ones will go home with renewed inspiration and joy as you proceed through the year. Plan a fall vacation to the Smokies, […]