Cades Cove is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cades Cove is an 11 mile, one way loop. It typically takes 2-4 hours to complete the Cades Cove Loop, possibly longer if you stop to hike or visit during the busy seasons. It has historical sites, animal watching… [Read More]
Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park
As an avid dinosaur lover growing up when I first heard about Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park, located in Bluff City, TN, I was a bit skeptical on how good it could be. Well, let’s just say this park blew me away! Now my family visits it several times a year. It’s nice to have an… [Read More]
Bible Covered Bridge
Visiting the Bible Covered Bridge is almost like taking a step back into history. Most covered bridges in Tennessee started out in rural areas and were designed to help reach out of reach areas. Over time cities around them became larger and larger until the once semi-remote covered bridge is now located right in the… [Read More]
Poinsett Bridge
While we were visiting Greenville, we were looking for Campbell’s Covered Bridge. While researching Campbell’s Covered Bridge, we heard about the remains of a historic stone bridge was located a short drive away. Having an interest in historic bridges we set off in search of the bridge. Oldest Bridge in South Carolina Poinsett Bridge, the… [Read More]
Campbell’s Covered Bridge
Last Remaining Covered Bridge in South Carolina Built in 1909, Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in the State of South Carolina. Built by Charles Irwin Willis, the 38 foot long, 12 foot wide bridge spans Beaverdam Creek. The bridge is named after Alexander Lafayette Campbell, who lived at the site and… [Read More]
Townsend Wye
Just inside the Townsend entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the Townsend Wye, a popular swimming and tubing destination. It is located where Little River Road and Lamar Alexander Parkway intersect, forming a Y. The Townsend Wye is the confluence of Little River and Laurel Creek. Popular Swimming Area In the Summer,… [Read More]