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5 Hikes You Need to Try Near Cosby Tennessee

Some of the best hiking in the United States can be found along the Appalachian Mountain Range that stretches from New York to Mississippi. In East Tennessee, Cosby is a small suburb of Sevier County and sits below the Pigeon River in the Foothills of the Smoky Mountains. And if you are looking for a […]

5 Best Waterfalls to Visit this Spring in the Smoky Mountains

The springtime is one of the most magical times to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The waterfalls are flowing at their peak, the weather is perfect, and you can fall asleep to the slow afternoon rumblings of storms passing by. Spring also brings the wildflower super blooms of Tennessee, the wildlife comes out […]

Best Places to Eat near Smoky Mountain National Park

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are stacked with loads of chain restaurants and tourist traps. So where are the hidden gems and the best restaurants in East Tennessee?! Here are our suggestions for the Best Places to Eat near Smoky Mountain National Park.

10 Easy Day Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Glampers

When you go glamping, you don’t want to spend all your time hiking difficult trails. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 easy day hikes in Great Smoky Mountain National Park that are perfect for glampers! These hikes are short and relatively easy, so you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the […]

Beyond the Tourist Traps: A Detailed Smoky Mountains Itinerary

If you’re looking for a fantastic Smoky Mountains itinerary that takes you beyond the tourist traps, look no further! In this blog post, we will provide a detailed outline of what to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Smoky Mountain National Park for a fun-filled long weekend getaway (without the cheese-filled attractions). You’ll find out […]

Itinerary for a Glamping Weekend in the Smokies

Ever been camping and just wish there were more amenities? Or that the tent was set up when you got their minus headache of it all? Shew, we get it. You have to also have or buy all the gear, pick the spot, apply for permits… the list goes on. After we learned about glamping, […]

10 New Nashville Restaurants to Try in 2022

When ever I get asked about where are the best restaurants and bars in Nashville, I always tell people they could visit a new spot each day and still not hit all the good spots. Nashville is BOOMING and new places are popping up left and right. So what are the best new ones to […]

5 Reasons to Spend Christmas Snuggled in the Smoky Mountains

We have been stuck inside our same spaces for two COVID Christmases now and you know what sounds amazing?! A holiday where you don’t have to decorate the tree, clean for the folks, or plan what to do for a whole group of people. And what says Christmas more than the snowy mountains?! At Stay […]

Guide to a Girls Weekend to the Smoky Mountains

Restrictions are lifting and it is time to get all your girls back together again! Ya know what that means?! It’s time for a GIRLS TRIP. The mountains are calling and summer is an awesome time to go chill out in the cool rivers flowing off the top of the mountain as the ground thaws. […]

10 Unique Things to Do in Nashville for your Birthday

Coming to Nashville for your 21st?! Turning 21 again for the 10th time?! No matter if you’re telling people your age or not, whenever you come to Nashville for your birthday, the kid in us comes out! So rather than just hit the bars, wanna know the top 10 unique things to do in Nashville […]