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The climb up to Clingmans Dome challenges the stamina of visitors.

Smoky Mountain Road Trip Part 2 – Pancakes, and Mountains, and Bears. Oh My!

When we began our Great Smoky Mountain Road Trip, we were welcomed by the remnants of Hurricane Florence. Our itinerary had included a couple of days of indoor activities, so we moved those ahead to save the outdoor fun. Fortunately, the rain moved away in time for us to enjoy more pancakes, mountains and bears. …

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Rainy days and fun days are awaiting the authors on the Great Smoky Mountain Road Trip.

Smoky Mountain Road Trip Part 1 – Rainy Days and Fun Days

For years, Crystal has wanted to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. In her youth, she passed through the region on a road trip, but had not visited as an adult. Being mountain lovers, we felt it was time to remedy this oversight. We were experiencing a warm September, as we headed off on our Smoky …

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The East Tennessee History Museum is agreat place to get an understanding of the background of this appalachian region.

East Tennessee History Museum -The Appalachian Connection

Understanding the background of the people in a region helps us to better connect with the residents we meet during our trips. To get this information, we find that a visit to the local history museum is a great start. The East Tennessee History Center is located in downtown Knoxville. Inside, we found plenty of …

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"Monty" the duck-billed dinosaur marks the entrance to the McClung Museum of Natural History.

McClung Museum of Natural History – An Educational Museum For All Ages

Learning the history of a destination helps us better understand the principles on which it was founded. In Knoxville, we only had one day to gather all of the historical knowledge that we could absorb. A stop at McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture would certainly assist our endeavor. Located on the campus of …

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A map dhows the layout of James White's Fort in Knoxville, Tennessee.

James White’s Fort – Exploring Knoxville’s Roots

Having an opportunity to learn more about the founding of a city makes our visit that much more special. James White Fort is the birthplace of Knoxville, Tennessee and was located close to our hotel in downtown. While the original arrival of White occurred in the early 1780’s, this site wasn’t restored until almost 200 …

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