gatlinburg

Kentucky was once home to a thriving bear population. But things took a nosedive in the early 1900s due to habitat loss, rampant hunting, and a lack of protected areas. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, the black bear population is on the up and up, and it's happening fast.

Astra Lumina at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg is the perfect compliment to a holiday season visit to the Smokies.

CountryLiving recently released a list of "35 Best Thanksgiving Towns in America." Find out which Tennessee town is a delightful place to visit for the holiday!

Tennessee is home to two highways that have made the list of "most loathed" in the country, and if you've ever driven on either of them, you can understand why.

Where you camp can make or break your outdoor experience and this Tennessee campground is a step above the rest.

You've probably never seen as many salt and pepper shakers in your lifetime as you'll see at this unique Gatlinburg museum.

Have you ever seen Bigfoot? No, not the monster truck, but the actual human being-animal hybrid, which is the best I can do to describe it.

A visit to a historic old ghost town would do a nice job of filling in gaps you have on your next trip to Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.

A sleepover with real penguins? Sign me up!

The pancake capital of the south is located in Tennessee, and now you can stay inside a literal short stack!

This place was jam-packed with a hundred if not more retro and new pinball machines and they had a plethora of old arcade games. I think we paid a single price to play everything we wanted; I can't remember if there was a time limit.

Kids who love construction equipment and big kids at heart will want to dig into this theme park!