The first mile of the Porters Creek Trail is an old gravel road, which meanders through a lush forest of moss-covered trees and rocks as it follows along the banks of Porters Creek. If you happen to have the opportunity to hike this trail during the spring, you’ll likely be treated to a display of yellow trillium near the trailhead.

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Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge with Rocky Top Tours. They offer a diverse range of experiences, including bus and trolley tours, hiking and airport shuttles, sightseeing excursions, event charters, and guided explorations.

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A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill, or flour mill) grinds grain into flour. The term can refer to both the grinding mechanism and the building that holds it.

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Most modern-day families and hikers prefer to head to Chimney Tops and Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. Greenbrier is quieter, but still an easy hike for younger children who may not last more than a couple of miles

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When visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you will find numerous distilleries where you can sample and purchase authentic “white lightning”’. Up until the last decade or so, the practice was illegal, but today making moonshine is big (and legal) business. Here is some history of moonshine - an iconic part of life in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains.

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