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Smoky Mountain Camping Trip

Smoky Mountain Camping Trip

“My daughter recently graduated high school as valedictorian of her class. To celebrate, she wanted to go on a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We had a great 4 day weekend of camping and hiking in the park. It was a wonderful trip that we will...

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So Many Great Smoky Memories

So Many Great Smoky Memories

“So many great memories have been made in the Smokies!My husband of almost 9 years proposed in Cades Cove. We have two kids who love getting ice cream in the Cove and riding around looking for deer or having a family picnic. We were all able to meet Paula Deen while...

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Dancing Bear Lodge is My Happy Place

Dancing Bear Lodge is My Happy Place

“My VERY favorite memory, was the evening I stumbled upon Dancing Bear!  I had been in Cade’s Cove photographing wildlife. On my drive out, I remembered seeing the Dancing Bear Bistro sign on my way in, earlier that day. What a surprise! After a wonderful dinner, I...

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