The Best of 2016 Adventures

Erika wraps up 2016 by highlighting some of her adventures in the Smoky Mountains. She’s flown, raced, golfed, eaten, biked and much more! Check out her recap of the amazing places she experienced in 2016. Be sure to join Erika on her adventures in 2017!!

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Rocky Top Wine Trail Adventures

Taste your way through the Smoky Mountains on the Rocky Top Wine Trail! The trail includes five wineries; Sugarland Cellars Winery, Mountain Valley Winery, Hillside Winery, The Apple Barn Winery, Eagle Springs Winery and one moonshine stop at Doc Collier Moonshine Distillery, all of which are made here, locally!! Be sure to include the Rocky […]

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Christmas Shopping in the Smokies

Whether you’re here for the holiday season or any other time of year, the Smokies is a great place for shopping for Christmas. Especially in light of the horrific tragedy experienced in the area with wildfires and evacuations, if and when you can support any of the area businesses, please do when it’s safe! Businesses […]

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Smoky Mountain Festivals in Winter

Winter is here already? I know we just saw the peak of fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains, but the Smokies starts their festivities off early. Early, like the second week of November! Gatlinburg Gatlinburg Winter Magic kicks off with a toasty Chili Cookoff from 5–8 p.m. on November 9th, which coincides with the start […]

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Sky High Air Tours Adventures

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Join Erika as she flies through the sky with Sky High Air Tours. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains as you feel the wind in your hair as you soar through the air in this unique 1927 Waco. Stop by today for the experience of a lifetime!

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Johnson Family of Restaurants Adventures

Join Erika as she experiences the different restaurants of Johnson Family of Restaurants. Enjoy a steak at Alamo Steakhouse, satisfy your sweet tooth at Mad Dog’s Creamery, grab some bar-b-que at Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que, fill up at Mama’s Farmhouse and have some fresh, delicious pizza at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria! Johnson Family of Restaurants are proudly family owned […]

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Eagle Springs Winery’s “Painting with a Twist” Adventures

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Accompany Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer, as she paints a masterpiece while sipping on wine at Eagle Springs Winery’s Painting with at Twist. Eagle Springs Winery offers fun and interactive events such as Painting with a Twist & different wine festivals. At Eagle Springs Winery, they feature honey-based wines that are made locally in Tennessee. […]

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Kitchen Essentials in the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains area is a prime destination to buy a variety of kitchen essentials at excellent prices. You’ll find outlet stores carrying bargain-priced items and specialty stores with unique gadgets and a wide selection of quality brands. We put together a handy list of recommended shops for you to visit below. Plus, we […]

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