The kids have been out of school for a couple weeks, the excitement of Christmas has come and passed, and it’s time for all the electronics to stop being abused. The backside of winter break has begun. Even if you don’t have kids, cabin fever likes to creep in after the highs of Christmas have subsided and the early nights…

When the days get shorter and the stresses of the holiday season get a little heavy, we have all experienced the winter blues creep in. You are slower to get out of bed, cancel on plans a lot quicker, and give in to those holiday sweets cravings much more than you fill up on healthy options. There are some confirmed…

Who doesn’t love those traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples? Stuffing, sweet potato casserole, scalloped potatoes, new potatoes, pecan pie…your mouth is already watering, isn’t it?! But if you’re looking for a taste of the old with a new twist, check out these 5 delicious Thanksgiving recipes. They feature staple ingredients with new flavors, taking your Thanksgiving dinner up a notch. Stop…

Fall is one time of year when people really think about seasonal foods. It’s the perfect time to make meals, drinks, and snacks with the season’s best ingredients: pumpkin, apples, spices, and beyond. Read on for 5 great fall recipes that are easy enough to make in the cabin and will offer comfort and warmth on those cool mountain days….

As early as mid-September, you can begin to see the changing colors of the Smoky Mountain trees. With around 100 species of native trees living in the Great Smoky Mountains, this part of the country provides some of the prettiest fall foliage scenery you’ll find anywhere. Seriously—ask the thousands of visitors who make plans to see it year after year!…

7 Kick-It-Up-A-Notch Picnic Recipes Go beyond the sandwich on your next picnic in the Smoky Mountains with these 7 tasty (and pretty easy) picnic recipes. They’re sweet, spicy, and savory and a bit elevated from the typical sandwich-and-crackers picnic! Pack them up and head to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, or Patriot Park, or stick around the…

Fourth of July in Pigeon Forge is the time for fireworks, burgers, hot dogs, ice-cold lemonade, cookouts at the cabin, and sweet treats that scream 4th of July! If you’re planning a weekend in the Smoky Mountains for this 4th of July, check out these festive 4th of July recipes you can whip up in your cabin’s kitchen! All-American Trifle…

Sometimes a soup spoon, silver platter, bedspread, blender, or stainless-steel trashcan just isn’t enough to say congratulations to the happy couple. Maybe you’re looking for something for a close friend, a family member, or someone who just loves unique items. If so, forget about the typical wedding registry gift items and do your shopping in the Smokies. With art galleries,…

Another one of the unconventional holidays we love is National Brown-Bag-It Day on May 25. It has a simple premise: pack yourself a lunch for work or school (or a picnic in the Smokies!) to save money and eat healthy. Two thumbs up for that! So in honor of National Brown-Bag-It Day, we’ve put together a list of some of…