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Indoor ropes course at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN

Indoor Winter Activities in Tennessee

Indoor Winter Activities in Tennessee
Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones VillageBrooks Shaw’s Old Country Store Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Step Back in Time
Downtown shops in Paris, Tennessee

Have Fun in Paris

Have Fun in Paris
Water roars over the cascading falls, The katydids sing in the trees, Secluded cabins cedar paths, A retreat to find some peace. Written about a cabin at Evins Mill Resort and Retreat in Smithville, Tennessee.

Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways
Big Bear mountain coaster roars up ahead, The hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, People as sweet as the cinnamon bread, Leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Amusement and Theme Parks
Fall foliage in Tennessee

Fall Foliage Journey

Fall Foliage Journey
The river is rumbling, tumbling down over the rock, Causing a cool mist to rise,  The steady, thundering roar never stops,  Under the Rock Island sky. Written about the Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee.

Hike to the Best Waterfalls

Hike to the Best Waterfalls
Cool off in Tennessee on the Holston River

Cool Off This Summer

Cool Off This Summer
Rafting on the Pigeon River in Tennessee

Float the Pigeon River

Float the Pigeon River