Winter Break in the Smokies
A lot of schools are getting ready to close for Winter Break, which means a long weekend and a perfect opportunity for a short getaway for the family to Pigeon Forge. Winter in the Smokies can bring unpredictable weather. Cold temperatures,…
A Trip to the Smokies: Where Can We Go?
Good news for lovers of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: US 441, the road which goes up to Newfound Gap, has been reopened on the Tennessee side. After a period of torrential rain-fall during this past month a landslide occurred on…
The Inn at Christmas Place Named One of World’s Top Hotels
For several years now The Inn at Christmas Place has maintained a reputation as a wonderful place for guests to stay during their visit to Pigeon Forge. Now the beautiful hotel has once again garnered national attention by being chosen as a…
Pizza…That is What’s for Dinner!
We got to celebrate Dad's birthday during our last visit to Pigeon Forge. It was fun-filled day packed with lots of good times at Dollywood. For dinner, he opted for more fun at Big Daddy's Pizzeria where some great friends joined us.…
Bullfish Grill = Really Good!
As I have mentioned before, we definitely eat well during our visits to Pigeon Forge. Good Southern food is hard for this family to pass up. We usually leave after a week of vacation feeling several pounds heavier but full of happiness!…
The Tomb: A Mind Boggling Experience!
Walden's Landing is one of our favorite hangout places for down time in Pigeon Forge. We have golfed, ate dinner and cupcakes, and of course shopped there! However, not until recently did we stop in and see what the big Egyptian tomb there…
King Kong and the Men in Black in Pigeon Forge!
The Hollywood Wax Museum was our first stop on our last visit to Pigeon Forge. It opened earlier in the summer and we had heard nothing but good reviews. I don't know who was more excited...mom or the little divas! I got the camera all…
Dollywood and Wild Eagle Fun
No trip to Pigeon Forge is complete without a trip to Dollywood! There is always something new to check out and for us, we had to check out the new Wild Eagle ride on our trip this summer. We like to arrive at the park as soon as it opens…
Autumn Colors Paint the Smokies
The Smoky Mountains are world renowned for their year-round beauty but the autumn months are particularly notable for the spectacular scenery they provide. Coloration in the leaves begins to appear in September and by the middle of October…
Oh, Oh…It’s a Bear!
Some of our most favorite memories of Pigeon Forge are our family drives up into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Our summer trip this year was no exception. We started our morning off by filling our tummies with a yummy breakfast at…