Tag: Tennessee
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Narrows of the Harpeth- Harpeth River State Park {Tennessee}
Long weekends are the best! Especially when you have family in town and you take them to see a new state park. We made our way to Harpeth River State Park for a day of easy hiking and beautiful views. This state park is a large, linear state park that is actually made up of…
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Gatlinburg {Tennessee}
Gatlinburg could be my new favorite city in Tennessee. Not only is it right next to Smoky Mountain National Park, but it is also home to such a wonderful variety of activities. The city is bursting with of things to do, places to eat, and local favorite places. We had breakfast at the Pancake Pantry…
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Grotto Falls Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
On our last day in Gatlinburg, we got up really early and made our way into the park for a morning hike. Today we hiked to Grotto Falls and it was incredible. The hike itself is moderately easy. There were lots of log steps set into the mountain side to help make the trail easier…
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Baskins Creek Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
After a day of the shops of the Village and the thrills of Anakeesta, we were ready for another hike in the park to finish off the day. This time we ventured to the Baskins Creek Trail for a short, easy hike through the hundreds of rhododendrons plants that line the trail. What was interesting…
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Anakeesta {Tennessee}
In the heart of downtown Gatlingburg is the Anakeesta theme park in the mountains. We bought our tickets at the bottom and then rode the chair lift up to the park. Visitors can opt to either ride the chair lift, the gondolas, or in a bus up the side of the mountain. They have been…
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The Shops at the Village {Tennessee}
We started the next day with a morning walk through The Village. This is by far one of the greatest shopping areas I have ever been to. With the look and feel of a small European town and all the friendly welcome of the south, this is an absolute must on your Gatlinburg list. We…
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Laural Falls Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
Our first day on our weekend adventure was spent in Smokey Mountain National Park. This is the only national park that does not require an entrance fee so it is easy for any and all to enjoy it whether they are hiking, camping, or just driving through. We decided to make our way up to…
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Bledsoe Creek State Park {Tennessee}
This weekend’s hiking adventure was to the beautiful Bledsoe Creek State Park. There are a number of small easy trails around the park. All the trails feed into one main loop around the park which allows you to choose a path and the distance you want to take it. Because all of the trails are…
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Aquarium Restaurant {Tennessee}
After a great day at the Nashville Zoo, we ended the day with dinner at the Aquarium. You walk in and you are surrounded by fish, then as you make your way into the dining area it feels like you have found your own underwater cave. The tank in the middle is full of large…
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Nashville Zoo {Tennessee}
We made our way to Nashville to celebrate my daughter’s birthday at the zoo. Nashville Zoo is a fantastic place to visit. The home that they have created for the animals offers enough space and freedom in a well suited area much like their natural habitat. We loved getting to see animals that we’ve never…