There are over 400 species of native birds in Tennessee, with over 100 of them being birds common to Tennessee. In other words, there are a lot of feathers flashing around in the Volunteer State! Tennessee is home to 14 national parks, 1 national forest (over 650,000 acres worth of one), and a whopping 56 … Read more
During an Autumn trip to Gatlinburg, we visited Ober Mountain, an amusement park in the Smoky Mountains that celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2023. After sampling all their warm weather offerings, we knew we had to come back during Winter to experience snow skiing in Gatlinburg TN. Ober Mountain is Tennessee’s #1 destination for skiing, … Read more
Although the winter weather in Tennessee never gets too bone-chilling, they do have their fair share of snow, especially in the eastern Tennessee mountains. But you shouldn’t let that deter you from exploring all the adventures the great state of Tennessee has to offer! There are lots of fun things to do in … Read more
There’s something nostalgic, even romantic about Tennessee mountain towns. For me, they’ve always conjured up images of log cabins, quilts, and sitting by the fire while savoring spectacular scenic vistas. This has definitely been our personal experience while exploring the mountains in TN, and we’ve visited numerous Tennessee towns that fit the bill. But … Read more
The Blue Ridge Mountains are generally a wonderful place to spend the holidays, and celebrating Christmas in Tennessee offers myriad ways to get into the spirit. Of course, the stellar hikes and waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get a lot of press in the summertime, as do the water recreation opportunities in Tennessee’s lakes. … Read more
Every season of the year has its highlights, but Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains has to be my favorite. Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains at this time of year, as we do, is wonderful for a number of reasons. In our experience, nothing beats cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall for … Read more
The state of Tennessee in Fall is a truly a glorious sight to behold. Its climate conditions are just right for a long Autumn, because it’s far north enough to have true seasons. And the Smoky Mountains are especially spectacular at this time of year. Fall foliage in Tennessee is the stuff of legend because the place is … Read more
You don’t have to look far to find a company offering to take you on Tennessee ghost tours, simply because there seems to be endless accounts of ghostly goings-on and haunted places in Tennessee. The best haunted attractions in Tennessee range from hair-raising hotels, hospitals, and haunted houses to jitter-inducing jails and thrilling theaters. … Read more
Tennessee is a perfect place for anyone interested in exploring the stunning array of natural wonders to be found near the Blue Ridge Mountains and other sub-ranges of the Appalachian Mountains. Eastern Tennessee is particularly riddled with amazing rivers and lakes, awesome parks and forests, and stunning mountain ranges. So perhaps it’s no surprise that many of … Read more
The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to an extensive array of caves and caverns, many of which have significant historical importance. There are more caves and caverns in Tennessee than any other U.S. state, with more than 8,000 having been officially registered to date. So no matter which region of the state you plan to … Read more