The 'Nation's First' Doesn't Necessarily Mean The Nation's Best!

We skipped town for the weekend and headed to Gatlinburg over the 4th of July holiday. Not only did we get to see 'the nation's FIRST Fourth of July Parade' -- which took place at 12:01 a.m. on Monday July 4th -- really midnight of July 3rd. But we also got to witness 'the nation's LAST Fourth of July Fireworks Display' -- which took place at 11:59 p.m. on Monday July 4th. Both were just okay.

It's Called 'Fall Creek Falls' For A Reason...

A story that's funny NOW about Jim's dad and the day he almost didn't return home with us during our trip to Fall Creek Falls State Park. He's tumbled off a cliff instead! Danger... warning... don't let this happen to you!

Leaf Peeping In Tennessee... The Time Is NOW!

Looking for colorful leaves? Hoping to catch the fiery Fall colors before they fade? We are too. Here are some leaf peeping tips for people who live in or near the state of Tennessee.

Whitewater Rafting Fun Last Weekend

A little about our whitewater rafting trip - Nantahala River near Bryson City, NC. It was mom's first time going whitewater rafting.

Black Bears Run Wild In Cades Cove - Gatlinburg

Black bears aren't so frightening... at least when they're way up in the trees! We spotted a mama bear and her cubs up high in a tree at Cades Cove in Gatlinburg, TN. It was incredibly exciting.