I have been vacationing in the Smoky Mountains since I was a child but I had never been during the holidays. That changed this year. I have no idea why I waited so long to see the Smokies during the most wonderful time of the year. This is the time of the year when Winterfest … Continue reading The holiday season is the perfect time to visit the Smoky Mountains
Southern Places: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee
I have been visiting the Great Smoky Mountains since I was a child. A few years ago I saw a Facebook posting about Bush's Visitor Center. It is a bit of a drive from the strip in Pigeon Forge but I had to go. I love history and learning and Bush’s Visitor Center did not … Continue reading Southern Places: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee
The North Pole? I’ve been there
My five-year-old son could hardly contain his excitement as he heard the train whistle blow. In just a few minutes we would be boarding that train and headed to the "North Pole" to see Santa. That was 13 years ago but the memory of that cold evening remains in my heart and mind. We are … Continue reading The North Pole? I’ve been there