Category: Tennessee
Civilian Conservation Corps History: Building The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This program was intended to give work to nearly 5 million young men who were unemployed after WWI. The most amazing part, to me though, is that through the CCC, America’s National Park System saw […]
Things to Do Along Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you’ve ever been to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, chances are that you’ve spent some time on Newfound Gap Road and didn’t even know it. This 31-mile long road is filled with incredible mountainscapes that showcase how beautiful the Great Smoky Mountains are […]
Underground Natural Wonders and Adventure, Exploring Caves in Tennessee
Tennessee has quite a few natural wonders that are commonly known, like the Smoky Mountains. But it wasn’t until we moved to the state that I learned about how many rivers, lakes, and caves in Tennessee. There is so much around that celebrates natural wonder […]
The Trails of Obed Wild and Scenic River
Not all National Parks Sites are created equal. And to be honest, I wouldn’t blame you if you had never heard of Obed Wild and Scenic River. I didn’t know it even existed until I looked at a map in our National Parks Passport to […]
Gatlinburg Moonshine + Whiskey History Walking Tour (And Tasting Spots!)
When Tim and I lived in the Smoky Mountains, we started doing Gatlinburg Moonshine and Whiskey History walking tours. Our Airbnb experience would always sell out and I still get messages from a number of people requesting tour dates. Since quite a few of our […]