I'm a big fan of Craftsman's Valley. It’s that feeling of stepping back in time, but being right at home at the same time. This paradox engulfs me every time. I love the Grist Mill. I love the older buildings. I love watching the artisans create their crafts by hand. There is someone who fits right in [...]
As a Northeast Tennessee native who loves a good story, I am always fascinated to learn more about the history and backstories of interesting attractions in our region—especially when it has anything to do with Dolly Parton, Dollywood and the Smokies. The more you know and understand, the more meaning and enjoyment are brought [...]
Almost every little kid grows up saying they want to be a train engineer. At least, I know I did, and so does my little boy. He was actually a train engineer for Halloween last year, or what he would call a “choo choo man” with his own Dollywood Express stuffed train. For Tim, [...]
One of my very favorite Dollywood lands is Wildwood Grove. Since it is the newest area of the park, you may not have had a chance to visit it yet. My favorite time to enjoy Wildwood Grove is around dusk. There is something captivating that happens here as the sun is setting and everything [...]
One of the unique things that sets Dollywood apart from other theme parks is its location. The park is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—the most-visited national park in the country! These mountains, I would argue, can provide some of the best sunsets and views anywhere. As a Dollywood roller coaster [...]
It was a sunny fall afternoon. The smell of fresh baked apple pie burst from the Spotlight Bakery on Showstreet. Jerry and his wife Kay, a life-long friend of our family, sat across from me at a nearby table. A few weeks earlier, I discovered a picture Kay’s daughter posted of their recent trip [...]
I have always loved roller coasters—even as a child. So much that I’ve been known to take motion sickness medicine at the first sign of wooziness after a day full or riding so that I can keep riding! I am always intrigued with what it takes behind the scenes on my favorite attractions. So, [...]
When I first heard that Dollywood’s new Wildwood Tree in Wildwood Grove was going to have a “unique nighttime experience,” I was curious. Not a “show,” but an “experience.” What would that look and sound like? I got to enjoy it recently and decided to share my thoughts with you: It is a great [...]
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