In the foothills of northwest Georgia sits an entire miniature world built stone by stone over nearly two decades. Located just outside downtown Calhoun, the Rock Garden resides on the grounds of the Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church and welcomes visitors year-round. Wandering its pathways, guests encounter more than 50 hand-built structures inspired by European cathedrals,… [Read More]
Waterfalls Near Knoxville Tennessee
While Knoxville itself doesn’t have any waterfalls, there are some that you can reach within an hour’s drive or you can do a day trip and see some really amazing waterfalls. Within an Hour Little Egypt Falls/Triple Falls – (also known as Bruce Creek Falls – because it is on Bruce Creek) is actually part… [Read More]
Crab Orchard Falls
A Quiet Mountain Hike with a Reward at the End Just outside of Banner Elk, tucked into the peaceful valley of Valle Crucis, Crab Orchard Falls is one of the High Country’s most rewarding short hikes. The waterfall’s peaceful setting, accessibility, and surrounding forest make it a favorite for both locals and visitors seeking a… [Read More]
Cookeville Depot Museum
A Big Welcome to the Depot If you walk through the center of Cookeville, you will see a building that looks like it came out of a storybook. This is the Cookeville Depot Museum. It was built in 1909, which makes it over 100 years old! Back then, there were no big highways or airplanes… [Read More]
Spokes Sculpture Bicycle Arch
In the heart of Cookeville’s historic WestSide district, where old rail lines have been reborn as walking trails and community gathering spaces, a striking arch of welded bicycles rises unexpectedly into view. Known simply as Spokes, this whimsical yet meaningful sculpture has become one of the Upper Cumberland’s most distinctive landmarks – a place where… [Read More]
Waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
How Many Waterfalls are in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 2,900 miles of streams and over 100 waterfalls. But there are also thousands of unnamed cascades, roadside trickles, and seasonal falls that appear after rain. The National Park Service itself only publishes only a select few… [Read More]