Smoky Mountains
There is little that strikes more immediate joy into the heart than the burst of colorful leaves in autumn. Or is that just me? My pandemic-prompted rediscovery of the “casual walk” plus my desire to see every orange, gold and red-leafed tree in the city has me walking endless circles around my neighborhood taking pictures…
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It’s charming. It’s magical. It’s perfectly nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ever been to Dollywood? For those who haven’t, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains amusement park is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. But there’s more to Pigeon Forge than Dollywood’s Splash Country. The town is ideal for…
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I had no idea that Asheville, N.C., was a popular vacation spot until I spent a little over a week in the area last summer. I fell in love with the place and all of its quirks pretty much instantly. Located in the Smoky Mountains, this thriving mountain metropolis has some great attractions — galleries,…
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