Tag: USA
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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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Yellowstone National Park {Wyoming & Montana}
Ah, Yellowstone…Probably the most well known and most visited national park in the country and for good reason. Yellowstone is a fantastic mix of mountains, plains, waterfalls, geysers, and wildlife. I have been fortunate enough to be to Yellowstone a number of times and I would say that my favorite area of the park is…
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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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Marble Trail- Tims Ford State Park {Tennessee}
One of our favorite things about living in Tennessee now is how close so many great state parks are to where we live! We spent a grey, overcast day hiking around Tims Ford State Park and it was lovely. We began on the paved path that leads to the overlook. I was so excited to…
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Burgess Falls State Park {Tennessee}
Our second state park visit of the weekend, we made our way to Burgess Falls State Park. The hike was lovely passing by smaller falls making their way down to the large falls. The first part of the trail takes you along the ridge, through the trees and over bridges. We passed an old suspension…
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Foster Falls- South Cumberland State Park {Tennessee}
It feels so good to be back to hiking! Even though my hiking muscles are still trying to get back in shape, being in the mountains on the trails is just wonderful. Our trail this weekend was to Foster Falls in the South Cumberland State Park. The thing to know about this state park is…