by Gary Bailey | Jul 21, 2023 | Attractions, Hiking, History, smoky mountains, Things to do
Nestled within the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by an unbroken symphony of lush greenery, lies a poignant testament to a bygone era – the Walker Sisters cabin. This rustic homestead bears witness to a remarkable chapter in Appalachian history,...
by Gary Bailey | Feb 20, 2023 | History
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially established as a national park on June 15, 1934, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park is known for its beautiful mountains, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. It is the most popular national park in the...
by Gary Bailey | Jan 24, 2023 | Celebrities, History
You probably heard the news that David Crosby, the famous singer/songwriter best known for his stints in the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, died on Thursday, January 19th, at the age of 81. The world mourns the loss of a true rock ‘n roll legend and...
by Gary Bailey | May 24, 2022 | Hiking, History, Nature, Photos, smoky mountains, Things to do
The Middle Prong Trail is one of the best hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is strenuous, but not TOO strenuous because the trail is wide in most places and well-maintained. We would not, however, describe it as easy because it ascends the entire time (until you...
by Gary Bailey | Mar 7, 2022 | History
Christus Gardens (later renamed “Christ in the Smokies”) was a Gatlinburg landmark for many years. The museum opened in 1960, early in the rise of Gatlinburg as a vacation hotspot, by Mr. Ronald Ligon. The museum featured life-size figures populating...
by Gary Bailey | Jan 17, 2022 | Celebrities, History
Legendary country music broadcaster, Ralph Emery, passed away from natural causes on Saturday, January 15th, at the age of 88. Emery was born in McEwen, Tennessee, in 1933 and after attending broadcasting school, got his first job in radio at the WTPR station in...