We love exploring all there is to see & do in the Gatlinburg area. Actually, I'm referring to those areas surrounding Gatlinburg more than the actual town of Gatlinburg itself. Why? Because the town itself is so touristy -- with all the souvenir shops and fun things to do downtown -- that it gets pretty hectic and congested. That's why we typically hang out somewhere between Townsend (to the west), Cosby (to the east) and Bryson City (to the south).
Some interesting information about Fainting Goats... they really drop dead right on the spot and lie helpless on the ground!
For those who live in Tennessee (like us), here are all the drive-in movie theaters I could find in the state of Tennessee..
After researching several different cabins online, we opted to rent through Cosby Creek Cabins in Cosby, Tennessee. They offered the best view, the most amenities, and the lowest price -- AND they were just a hop, skip & a jump from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Here are the details of our Gatlinburg cabin rental experience.
The Ocoee River is known as "the birthplace of freestyle kayaking", and after watching freestyle kayakers and playboaters today, I can see why!
We went on a VERY spontaneous road trip this weekend. Starting in Nashville, the states we visited in 2 days over 700 miles included: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and East Tennessee.
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.
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!
A little about our whitewater rafting trip - Nantahala River near Bryson City, NC. It was mom's first time going whitewater rafting.
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.
