Location: gatlinburg

Grab a bite with Erika at Dick’s Last Resort. They serve up attitude along with their delicious meals. They have two local locations – one in downtown Gatlinburg and one at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Bring the whole family!

In addition to the mouth-watering food, authentic people, and wonderful music, you’ll find the Smoky Mountains filled with awesome antique shops full of a variety of items you can only get here. We’ve highlighted five shops you should visit if you’re in the area.   Knoxville Bearden Antique Mall If you’re on the hunt for […]

Enjoy the delicious wines with Erika at Tennessee Homemade Wines. All of the wines are made here locally. They specialize in fruit wine, perfect for any occasion. Be sure to check it out the next time you’re in Gatlinburg!

Six years worth of trips to Gatlinburg, and finally, my son and I made our very first visit to Ober Gatlinburg. Even though it is billed as a ski resort, it provides guests with enough activities to keep the good times going when the temperatures rise in the summer. We found this to be true […]

The temperature is climbing, activities are getting into full swing, and the mountains are ready for you! Whether you want an outdoor trip, a family excursion, or a weekend getaway, there are plenty of things to do in the Smokies and surrounding areas in the summer. Get wet and wild There are superb waterparks and […]

Join Erika as she rides through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on horseback. Smoky Mountain Riding Stables is the only riding company that has access to the park. Enjoy the beautiful views and serenity on horseback.

Join Erik from Impossibilities Magic Show and Erika as they take it to the streets of Gatlinburg. Watch them as they interact with tourists throughout Gatlinburg asking trivia questions and doing magic tricks!

For the second year in a row, we took a trip to Gatlinburg just prior to the Easter holiday. Even though we’ve been to Gatlinburg more than 10 times now, we are giddy with excitement every time we make the trip here from Ohio. Every year brings new surprises and also some old favorites are […]

The Smokies are a great place to celebrate the seasons and events. What better place to celebrate a wedding, birthday, or a family reunion, than right here in the Smokies? We’ve picked out several venues for you that complement various types of events. 1. Bridal/Wedding Shower Margaritaville at The Island has a unique atmosphere for […]

Caring for the Earth is backed by the people of the Smokies.  From April 17 through the 21st, you’ll find several activities you can participate in to help the Earth’s health and your own. Spur Clean-Up—April 18, 2017 From 9 a.m. until noon, you can support the Spur area as volunteers reign in the trash. […]