A Review of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Show
Pigeon Forge
Return to the Dixie Stampede
The Dixie Stampede Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a popular attraction for tourists and offers fun for the entire family. Four years ago, I visited the Dixie Stampede for the first time with my husband and (then) teenagers. My family was pleasantly surprised by the program and I couldn’t wait to share the…
Celebrate 30 Years with Dollywood
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge opened this weekend with a celebration. 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of this East Tennessee theme park named after entertainment icon, Dolly Parton. To commemorate the epic milestone, Dolly promises 30 new events, attractions or festivities. I had the opportunity to visit Dollywood this past weekend for a sneak peek of…
The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge offers Fun for the Entire Family
The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living. Note: The show has changed since my visit but I recently visited again with my mom and dad and have added updates to this post where needed. Driving down ‘The Strip’ in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, you’ll find no shortage of entertainment. Fun, clean, family-friendly shows, attractions and…
Cabin Fever Vacations: A Review of Bella Yani Cabin
What could be more perfect than visiting the Smoky Mountains and staying in a luxury cabin with incredible mountain views on vacation? Cabin Fever Vacations is a property management company that manages cabins that are privately owned, making them available for vacationing guests. They also claim to be the most affordable cabin rental company in…
Seeking Thrills on a Great Smoky Mountains Vacation
Millions of people visit the area known as ‘the Smokies’ each year. My own family has visited the area that borders the Smoky Mountain National Park more than a handful of times. Yet, we are still drawn to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg time and again. When Mobile Brochure invited my family to visit for…
Homeschool Appreciation Week in the Smokies September 15th- 29th
September 15th- 29th, many Smoky Mountain area attractions will participate in an epic Homeschool Appreciation Week. This event will offer free admission to one homeschool teacher per family at many popular Smoky Mountain attractions with discounts available for the rest of the family. Attractions participating in the Homeschool Appreciation Event include: The Tomb– Free admission…
Affordable Large Family Accommodations in Gatlinburg {Quality Inn Creekside}
Selecting a hotel for my family is no longer as easy of a process as it once was. Though my family enjoys each other’s company, I know to force my three teenagers into a crowded, standard size hotel room is asking for trouble. After a busy day of sightseeing and reviewing destinations, the only…
Family Fun at Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
You can’t drive by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge and not take a second look. The building appears as though it landed upside down in the parking lot, and perhaps, it did. Legend has it that a team of scientists, led by Mr. Wonder, were conducting a scientific experiment when something went terribly wrong. The laboratory…
Your Guide to Homeschool Friendly Spring Break Ideas in the Smokies
This past weekend, my family visited Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee in search of homeschool friendly spring break ideas in the Smokies. We found several that are perfect not only for spring break, but any other time of year you find yourself longing for a getaway or a field trip. As a homeschooling mom,…
On the Way to Check Out Homeschool Friendly Attractions in the Smoky Mountains
I fell in love with the Smoky Mountains the very first time my family visited. I can understand why some family’s choose to flock to the area year after year after year. While we prefer to explore as many places around the country as we can, there is just something about the area that has…
