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Activities to do on a Long Car Ride
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Grace Yates is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Grace’s personal blog — Unobserved Grace. You are...
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8 Fun Things to do in an Airplane with Kids
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Kristin Schwartz is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Wes’ personal blog — Discovering Rhythms....
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How to Avoid Being Scammed: International Bazaars
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Ryan Dennison is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Ryan’s personal blog — Electronic Fawkes Market....
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Flying Alone for the First Time
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Sarah Sawicki is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Swick’s personal blog — Music as Medicine. Quick...
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12 Photography Ideas, Tips, and Tricks from the Pros
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Brianna Wyatt is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Brianna’s personal blog — A Dandy Day. Spring...
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20 Ideas for Travel Bliss
My husband and I are teaching a blogging and social-media class this semester. It’s been great fun to dig into the mystery surrounding the Internet and Google search results and keyword research. And...
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Wildfire Burns 35 Pigeon Forge Cabins; How to Stay Safe
A fire started at one Pigeon Forge cabin Sunday afternoon, then spread quickly to encompass a 135-acre area, according to CBS news. The fire has already destroyed at least 35 cabins at Black Bear Ridge...
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Pigeon Forge OKs Liquor by Drink Again
Voters in Pigeon Forge affirmed their desire to allow restaurants to sell liquor by the drink in last week’s special vote, according to The Tennessean. This time the vote wasn’t close — approval of...
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Simple Travel: Steps to Preplan Your Vacation
This post is a part of a student-written series, 20 Ideas for Travel Bliss. Ronni Meier is a student at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. Check out Ronni’s personal blog — College Chapel. I know how...
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A New Look for CabinConnection!
Let’s face it … it was time. CabinConnection was pretty desperate for an update. So we did it! We’re pretty excited about the results! (By the way, if you were trying to access our blog last night, we...
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Pigeon Forge Opens New Park
The city of Pigeon Forge is dedicating a new park — The Wear Family City Park — according to The Knoxville News. The new park will open with a dedication on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The park is located...
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Summer Events in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smokies
Here are events to plan for (or around, as the case may be…) for the summer! Gatlinburg Farmers Market Date: Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. from June 1 through September Where: Alamo Steakhouse...
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5 FREE Travel Games for Kids — Download Them Now!
I love a good road trip! And I love keeping the kids entertained (at least part of the time…) without movies! Here are some free downloadable games for kids in the car! Travel Bingo free download Of...
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New Sports Complex Will Be Coming to Gatlinburg
A new sports complex will open in Gatlinburg in June of 2014, according to an article by WBIR. Rocky Top Sports World is currently under construction and is pegged to supply “sports tourism” for the...
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Gatlinburg Visitor Center to Get New Water Feature (for kids!)
Gatlinburg’s Parkway Visitor Center is being renovated, and the new center will include a splash pad for kids, charging stations for electronic devices, and mountain interpretive areas, according to...
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Dinosaur Exhibit Opens at Gatlinburg Aquarium
The new Dinosaurs! exhibit is now open at the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, according to WBIR.com. The Dinosaurs! exhibit opened last Thursday. According to WBIR: It (the Dinosaurs!...
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Sugarlands Visitor Center Rededicated
The newly renovated Sugarlands Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was rededicated on Saturday, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. Many changes were made during the...
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Tennessee Overrules Gatlinburg About New Distillery
Alcohol continues to prove to be a contentious subject in Sevier County. After a long debate on Monday night, Tennessee lawmakers approved legislation that will clear the way for a new moonshine...
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441 Opens!
U.S. 441 reopened yesterday, 90 days after a landslide closed it, according to The Citizen Times. The road is a main thoroughfare through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Eastern Band of...
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Historic Gatlinburg Inn to Stay Open Under New Management
The Gatlinburg Inn has an important spot in the history of Gatlinburg — it was the third major hotel to be built in Gatlinburg. It’s closed right now for renovations, but will open again on May 1 and...
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