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Always Christmas
It’s not every day you meet someone who believes they have glitter running through their veins. Then again, it’s not every day you meet someone who has spent their entire life wrapped up in their family’s year-round Christmas shop. Read more
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Sponsored: Now Is the Time to Become a Biltmore Passholder
George Vanderbilt first opened Biltmore, his magnificent private estate, to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. Today, his descendants continue welcoming guests with that same spirit of gracious hospitality. Read more
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Mariel Williams photo
Dirt Highways
If you open your windows on the Old Cataloochee Turnpike in the summertime you will smell innumerable wildflowers and hear, just beyond the rumble of the gravel under your tires, the sound of Cataloochee Creek at the bottom of a narrow valley. Read more
Mariel Williams photo
Dirt Highways
If you open your windows on the Old Cataloochee Turnpike in the summertime you will smell innumerable wildflowers and hear, just beyond the rumble of the gravel under your tires, the sound of Cataloochee Creek at the bottom of a narrow valley. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
Bob Hilburn photo
Fryemont Inn
For visitors, the Fryemont Inn serves as a place of respite, but for locals, the inn is much more. Read more
Jul 30, 2023
A nostalgic revival in historic downtown Sevierville
After 65 years, the iconic marquee of The Pines Theater shines bright once again, offering an exciting, modern mixed-use space of entertainment and culinary delights. Read more
Jul 29, 2023
David Landis photo
Time Travel with a View
So much unspoiled land in Southwest Virginia, with so much life teeming beneath the quiet forest canopy and the bucolic fields. Chickens and ducks and geese, and cattle grazing in lush meadows. Goats sparring and munching. Read more
Jul 30, 2023
A View from the Top
The Smoky Mountains boast of a slew of outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and rafting. When you need a break from the tried-and-true activities, the region is also home to a number of rock climbing and zip lining v Read more
Jul 30, 2023
Peter McIntosh
The Wonderful Waterfalls of Rabun County, Georgia
In Rabun County, a new outdoor pursuit is rapidly taking hold: waterfalling. Waterfallers love spending time in nature like many others, but what sets them apart is that they only hike to waterfall destinations. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
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Visiting Kentucky’s Horses
There’s a good reason that Kentucky is often associated with horses. A visitor to Kentucky will find many opportunities to interact with horses, to learn about the different horse breeds and history, and even saddle up and take a horseback ride. Read more
May 29, 2023
Tracy Reed Frazer photo
Exploring the Smokies in the Saddle
Anyone who appreciates horses is grateful to be in the presence of these gentle giants. Known to be intelligent, obedient and loyal, the majestic creatures captivate the heart. Horses and humans often develop deep emotional bonds. Read more
May 29, 2023
