We left Cumberland Gap on a Friday afternoon, headed for Mississippi and a Samaritan's Purse tornado clean-up. We were going to jet there quickly because clean-ups are worked 7 days a week, but since it was just beginning, they weren't starting until Monday. Since we had a little bit of extra time, on Saturday we stopped by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military … [Read more...] about Chickamauga & Chatanooga National Military Park…
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Cumberland Gap National Park…
Last Tuesday, after our visit to the Titanic Museum, and the Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Pigeon Forge, TN, we pulled into the Cumberland Gap National Park!We try not to pull into campground in the dark, but this time we did, and easily found a lovely site! The park has one campground, and it is treed with big (some little of course) site, but not all are level - for many, … [Read more...] about Cumberland Gap National Park…
The Titanic Museum, Pigeon Forge, TN…
While we were in Pigeon Forge, we spent an afternoon at the Titanic Museum. When driving through Pigeon Forge, you cannot miss it - this huge replica of the ship, built half-size, commands attention as it appears ready to plow through the parkway. Parking is free, and convenient. At the entrance, we were met by 'the captain', and another staffer, dressed in Titanic … [Read more...] about The Titanic Museum, Pigeon Forge, TN…
Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountain Knife Works, TN…
While we were visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we also checked out the town of Pigeon Forge, TN. I had forgotten how touristy towns out here in the east can be; it reminded us of Myrtle Beach, with all the themed mini golf courses. We were surprised by all the BIG touristy things to do, like this Wax Museum... or WonderWorks... The Titanic is in … [Read more...] about Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountain Knife Works, TN…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN…
On Monday, we visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the southeast corner of Tennessee and the northwest corner of North Carolina, the park encompasses over 500,000 acres, and is the most visited National Park in the nation. One visit and we could see why! Our first stop was at the Sugarlands Visitor's Center in the north side of the park. Where we … [Read more...] about Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN…