Go For a Drive on the Racetrack at the Speedway in Lights in Bristol, Tennessee (Updated for 2022)
Check out the schedule, see some photos, and learn about one of the most amazing Christmas light displays in the Appalachians.
20 Things to Do with a Weekend Getaway to Johnson City – The Hub of Northeast Tennessee
From museums to outdoor recreation and savory local food, Johnson City is the weekend getaway you didn’t know you needed.
Interstate Exit Guide: I-26 Across Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Travel guide for all the things you’ll pass along Interstate 26 through Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
A Wonderful Christmas Tradition with the Santa Train in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee
Everything you need to know to find and enjoy the wonderful Christmas tradition of the Santa Train through Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
10 Places for Epic Adventures in Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee
These destinations will guarantee epic adventures when you visit Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee.
3 Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail in Northeast Tennessee
There are so many amazing places to hike on the Appalachian Trail, but what if you just don’t have the time? While the AT is known for its remoteness in nature it is also easily accessible at the thousands of road crossings. These three locations in Northeast Tennessee are great places to strike out for […]
How to View Thousands of Blooms at the Rhododendron Garden on Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Would you like to see thousands of blooming catawba rhododendrons? This is how you can see them at Roan Mountain in Tennessee.
The Siege of Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals State Park
A Cherokee war party appears suddenly out of the thick foliage of the surrounding trees. A group of women standing outside the fort take notice. The first scream pierces the air. A moment later the first rifle is fired, sending a billow of smoke into the air as a shot echoes. The Siege of Fort […]
A Captivating Museum at Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, TN
Sycamore Shoals State Park is a small state historic area along the Watauga River dedicated to the history of Watauga, Sycamore Shoals, and parts of what is now northeastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. The park has a nice visitors center, gift shop, a life-size recreation of Fort Watauga, a nature trail along the river, […]
Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee
This small state park in Northeast Tennessee is a wonderful mix of history and nature, and the site of the some of the most significant history in the region. With a full-sized recreation of a fort to explore, reenactments throughout the year, and a two-mile nature trail, this park has something to offer everyone. Step […]