New 30,000 Square Foot Hollywood Wax Museum coming to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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The Hollywood Wax Museum was located on the parkway in downtown Gatlinburg but closed in 2010.  The new and improved Hollywood Wax Museum is set to re-open in an all new location in Pigeon Forge at traffic light #1 in …

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Saddle Up! Pigeon Forge Tennessee February 24th – 27th, 2011

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Saddle Up, an annual Pigeon Forge event, brings the Wild West to the city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Wrapping up the Pigeon Forge WinterFest 2011 festivities  is the 11th Annual Saddle Up Week, sponsored by the city of Pigeon Forge.  This year …

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10 Beautiful Flowers in Tennessee

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Tennessee is known for the beauty of nature that is apparent within the state, from the gorgeous bodies of water to the majestic Smoky Mountains.  Surrounding these features of mother nature are the flowers that add pops of color and …

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Top 9 Camping Blogs of 2010

Camping is a pastime that many love to do so that they can escape their ordinary lives and get in touch with a more laid back immersion into nature.  Of course, most can’t spend everyday camping but that doesn’t mean …

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5 Most Romantic Spots in the Smokies

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Love is always in the air in the Smoky Mountains area of the United States.  Nature ensured that with sweeping valleys, high mountain peak views, brilliantly colored foliage, cascading waterfalls, and magnificent sunsets of vibrant hues.  Finding romantic locations to …

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Top 10 Hunting Blogs of 2010

What are the top hunting blogs out there? We asked ourselves this question because a lot of our readers are hunting enthusiasts. To answer that question, we did extensive research, asking our past Gatlinburg cabins guests, polling some of our …

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Christmas Festivals in Gatlinburg

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Snow twinkles all over the land, bells are jingling, cider is being gulped in large quantity,  roasted chestnuts are being devoured, so it can only mean ONE thing!  Christmas time is here!  There are many winter/Christmas festivities to look forward …

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Best Tennessee Christmas Recipes

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Good eats have always been a part of the Southern appeal.  Homemade fares full of rich flavors such as buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits, casseroles, and more are staple treats that the South is known for and these scrumptious foods are …

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5 Myths and Legends of Tennessee

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Tennessee is a state with a very rich history of legendary proportions.  Some myths are tall tales and some are  about true people so epic that you’d think that the stories must be false.  Some myths and legends of Tennessee: …

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Guide to a Perfect Long Weekend in the Smokies

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Going on vacation and escaping the stress of life is a great way to stay charged up and maintain mental health.  Planning that trip to be in the Smoky Mountains is just smart!  There are relaxing ways to enjoy the …

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