Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within a day’s drive for 2/3 of the U.S.’s population? It’s only about four hours from Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Birmingham, Lexington and Roanoke (give or take a little). And, did you know it’s one of the few national parks without an entrance fee? Here [...]
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know...” One of my favorite Christmas songs is just a holiday wish, especially for a Southern girl who usually doesn’t see much if any snow until at least January. And no offense to Irving Berlin or Bing Crosby or the countless [...]
Growing up in East Tennessee, summer has always been synonymous with long days by the pool, lake or local swimming hole: find your nearest body of water and park yourself for a refreshing day of aquatic fun. This summer, I’m even more determined to have a game plan for staying cool. Why? By the [...]
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