Out in the Woods: Tips for Backcountry Trekking With Your Smartphone

4 simple tips to keep your smartphone safe while hiking in the backcountry.

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10 Best Family Ideas for Christmas

Wondering what you can do with your family this holiday season?

Out in the Woods: Your Smartphone Can Help Keep You Safe

You’ll always take your smartphone hiking after seeing this.

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5 Ways To Pack Lighter

An overstuffed bag can be a huge drag on your vacation.

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5 Fun Ways to Exercise in the Fall

These 5 autumn exercise ideas will burn calories without feeling like a workout.

The Perseids Meteor Shower: Everything You Need to Know

You don't need special equipment to see this popular cosmic event.

Inexpensive Weekend Getaway Ideas

Life is filled with stresses than can be erased with a short getaway.

Avoid Heat Injuries This Summer with These Simple Measures

These simple tips will help you enjoy your summer without worry.

Hiking With Your Kids: 6 Tips for a Great Family Hike

Here are six tips for giving you and your kids the best hiking experience possible.

Top Mountain Biking Trails at Big South Fork

Finding the best Big South Fork mountain biking trails shouldn’t have to be a pain.

Spring Plants at Big South Fork

These small but mighty plants are a warm sign that spring is on its way to Tennessee.

Visit These One-Of-A-Kind Wineries Near Big South Fork

This is the one activity most people don’t think about doing near Big South Fork.

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3 Easy Ways to Not Waste Your Vacation Days

Vacation days are only your friend if you do one thing with them — use them!

Who Was Alvin C. York?

This World War I hero got more than Hollywood’s attention.

3 Reasons to Take a Family Vacation After Christmas

This will make you look forward to Christmas even more!

Big South Fork Cabins with Hot Tubs

You need a place where you can truly relax. These cabins will do the trick!

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4 Reasons to Bring Your Dog on Vacation

You’ll want to bring your dog on every vacation after reading this.

3 Best Horseback Riding Trails in Scott County

Discover 3 trails in Scott County, Tennessee that give you all the same views as the Smokies but with fewer crowds.

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Travel, Discover, & Explore

Enjoy a better Southern vacation!