Alpaca Show to be Held in Sevierville
These are alpacas. Do you know the difference between alpacas and llamas? I sure didn’t. But I got curious when I heard that there was going to be an alpaca show in Sevierville. Here’s what I found...
View Article10 Winter Cabin Deals
Are you ready for a cabin getaway? I don’t know about you, but a few more weeks of this dreary January weather, and I’ll be ready to get away for a few days. Winter can be a great time to travel to the...
View ArticleCrazy Fun at Zorb Pigeon Forge
The Smoky Mountains Zorb location. Have you heard of Smoky Mountain Zorb? It’s got to be one of the craziest, wackiest things to do in the Pigeon Forge area. Basically, you ride down a hill in a giant...
View ArticleRoast in a Slow Cooker? Yes, Please
Yum! This roast is so tender and delicious! I haven’t posted a recipe for awhile. And I’m in a cookin’ mood! Here are two recipes I love. Here’s why: You make the roast in a slow cooker. It’s SO easy....
View ArticlePart of U.S. 441 Washes Right Away
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. Floods! According to The Knoxville News, part of U.S. 441 (Newfound Gap Road) washed away on Wednesday on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky...
View ArticleBeing Memory Keepers for Our Little Ones
How is it possible that this little one is TEN today? It’s just not. I’m feeling nostalgic today. You see, my first baby is turning 10. TEN. Double-digits. Practically a tween. And those early years?...
View ArticleSpecial Offers Dinner, Wine-Tasting for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for the perfect romantic Valentine’s getaway? Here’s a great one! Governor’s Inn in Sevierville has partnered with Hillside Winery (also in Sevierville) to create a great Valentine’s...
View ArticlePower Failure at Ober Gatlinburg
According to WBIR, Ober Gatlinburg had a major power failure late Friday night. There were about 100 skiers at Ober when the power suddenly went out. More than 50 of them were on the resort’s two chair...
View ArticleCompilation of Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music Nominated for Grammy
According to the Knoxville Metro Pulse, The Great Smoky Mountains Association has been nominated for the Grammy Award: the Best Historical Album. Competitors in this category include Paul McCartney and...
View ArticleTime for Change
Don’t you love a new year, a fresh start? Okay, so it’s not exactly the new year. I’m a bit behind. But it’s still (barely) January, so I’m gonna count it! Every year, we try to rethink and refigure...
View Article5 Kid-Friendly Products That I Can Personally Vouch For
If only headlines had unlimited space, my headline would be this: “5 Kid-Friendly Products That I Can Personally Vouch For and Are Great For Traveling.” Sigh. Am I that wordy? (Yes…) I just had the...
View ArticleFlood Waters Recede in Pigeon Forge
According to Local8now.com, flood waters in Pigeon Forge have receded. From Local8now.com: Wednesday evening, many businesses were worried the river would flood their businesses. At the Lumberjack...
View Article12 Upcoming Spring Events in the Smokies
Is anybody else ready for spring out there? Oh, it’s cold. And dreary. And I’m just plain done with it. Yes. I have a bad case of spring fever. I’m dreaming of flowers. And rainstorms. And sweatshirts....
View ArticleGrand Resort Hotel Gets New Owner
According to WATE.com, the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge has a new owner. The hotel was purchased in January by Kiwishe-Stoller Acquisition USA, a Texas-based company, for...
View Article20 Top Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for that perfect romance movie for Valentine’s Day? Look no further! Romantic dinner, flowers, dancing — these are all a part of the perfect Valentine’s Day. For some people, anyway....
View ArticleWhat to do in Pigeon Forge
The MyPigeonForge blog has a new post recommending 10 Pigeon Forge attractions for a three-day getaway. The post lays out a (very busy) three-day family vacation that includes the likes of Dollywood,...
View ArticleLast-Minute Valentine’s Day Help!
Aggghh! Valentine’s Day is in TWO days! Are you ready? Don’t worry — if you’re a major holiday procrastinator (like my husband … wait, I didn’t say that!), here’s some last-minute life-saving help!...
View ArticlePigeon Forge Police to Wear Body Cameras
According to WATE, the Pigeon Forge police department was given approval on Monday to wear body cameras. Officers will wear cameras on their uniform while out on patrol. They will capture both audio...
View Article5 Pigeon Forge Businesses Cited for Selling Beer to Minors
According to WATE, Pigeon Forge detectives conducted a sting last Thursday that resulted in five Pigeon Forge businesses being cited for selling alcohol to a minor. The stores that were cited are:...
View ArticleGive a Little Love Away…
I love Valentine’s Day, but not for the romantic, gooshy aspects of it. I’ve written before about how my husband and I aren’t traditionally romantic. So, no, we don’t have any plans for tonight. At...
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