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 | Apr 14, 2022 | Photos, smoky mountains
Our photographer took a drive through the mountains on the afternoon of April 13th, and came back with some beautiful photos. Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain...
by Gary Bailey | Nov 5, 2021 | Photos, smoky mountains
The week of November 1st saw this season’s first Smoky Mountain snowfall! Our photographer took a drive up the mountain to take the following pics.
by Gary Bailey | Apr 14, 2021 | Photos
Every room at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn is unique, a function of this being a historic hotel that has been added to over the years, with an emphasis on never losing its’ authenticity. This is the last of Gatlinburg’s original hotels, and it is our...
by Gary Bailey | Mar 3, 2021 | Photos
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is not your typical cookie cutter hotel. It is the oldest hotel in Gatlinburg and is FILLED with history. You’ve read our discussion about the writing of Rocky Top, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The Inn remains a...
by Gary Bailey | Oct 21, 2020 | Attractions, Photos, Things to do
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one of those places you have to visit when you come into Gatlinburg. It has been named “Best U.S. Aquarium” for a reason. Inside you will find over 100 THOUSAND sea creatures swimming in 1.4 million gallons of...