Tag: East Tennessee
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Favorite Places to Visit in Tennessee: Waterfalls, Music, History & Hidden Gems
Explore our favorite places to visit in Tennessee, from Nashville music landmarks and historic sites to waterfalls, whiskey distilleries, and unexpected cultural gems across the state.
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From Frozen Head to Buc-ees: A Day of Road Trip Extremes {Tennessee}
One spring day in Tennessee took us from the quiet trails of Frozen Head State Park to the crowds and spectacle of Buc-ee’s. The contrast couldn’t have been greater—and that’s exactly what made the day memorable.
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A Different Side of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg: The Charm Beyond the Crowds{Tennessee}
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are known for their big attractions, but there is another side to these Smoky Mountain towns. Discover charming shops, family traditions, mountain experiences, and unexpected places worth visiting.
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A Day at Dollywood: Finding the Heart of Dolly Parton’s Mountain Dream {Tennessee}
Dollywood is much more than a theme park. From thrilling rides and live bluegrass music to Appalachian crafts and Dolly Parton’s inspiring story, here’s why our first visit made us lifelong fans.
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Rock City Gardens: A Guide to Visiting This Magical Landmark{Georgia}
Discover everything you need to know about visiting Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Explore ancient rock formations, scenic overlooks, Fairyland Caverns, family-friendly trails, seasonal events, and tips for planning your visit.
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Bridge and Waterfall- Fall Creek Falls State Park {Tennessee}
Of all the state parks that we have visited so far here in Tennessee, probably the one that we consider our favorite is Fall Creek Falls State Park. The first time we came here we loved getting to hike through the changing colors of fall. The second time we came here was just after a…
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Fort Loudoun State Historic Park {Tennessee}
On our way back from the Smoky Mountains, we stopped at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. This fort played a major role in British era colonial time as they fought against French colonists in the Seven Years’ War (an extension of the French and Indian Wars happening in Europe). To help garner cooperation and alliance…
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Winter at Fall Creek Falls State Park {Tennessee}
We woke up to find snow on the ground and we were thrilled. Instead of hunkering down for the day at home, we gathered all the layers we would need for a day outside. We decided to drive over to see Fall Creek Falls State Park in all its winter wonder and it was absolutely…
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Overlook Trail- Warriors Path State Park {Tennessee}
On our way home from the weekend, we decided to make a quick stop at Warriors Path State Park for a short walk to break up the drive. This state park is smaller than some of the other parks that we have been to. The main draw is the access to the lake and the…
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Roan Mountain State park {Tennessee}
One of the state parks that we have been most looking forward to seeing is Roan Mountain State Park. And being in the northeast corner of the state this weekend made for a perfect opportunity to go and see it. As usual, we started at the visitor center to get a park map to figure…