Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year! Even though it sometimes can be overlooked as one of the “less important” holidays, it’s become especially meaningful and more important to me with each passing year. Special people, special times, special memories—these are the things that I find myself grateful for on a [...]

My most treasured Christmas tradition is spending time at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood during the holidays with my children. Since we homeschool, we often sneak away before the rest of the world is on winter break to enjoy a nice, quiet getaway.  This past winter, we discovered that the first week [...]

This quiz will prove if you’re a true Dollywood expert. It’s for Dollywood lovers who know their Tennessee Tornado from their Thunderhead. Those who have soared on the wings of eagles, have belted out a Heartsong or two, and remember rides of the park’s past. Good luck!

I have this memory. It's actually a couple of snapshots of a memory. I can play them fast enough in my mind that they move like a movie. Or I can focus on the individual moments and let them linger for a while. One memory in particular pops up often. I was about four or five, I'm on [...]

Something for everyone? Even babies? You may think you should wait until your children are a little older to take them to a theme park—but don’t wait to go to Dollywood! Stroll through the park with us and check out all of the fun things that you won’t want to miss during baby’s day out [...]

There’s no better time than the fall for a trip to Dollywood. And there’s no better place than Dollywood for a great family photo. Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights provide the perfect backdrops throughout the park for all of those fun family memories. And if you’re a mom like me, you’re constantly [...]

“This place is AWESOME!!!”  That was the immediate reaction from our [then] three-year-old son upon his first visit to Dollywood. It was in that visit that we began creating reoccurring family traditions that have become very special in our house – traditions that became memories and memories that have become milestones. “Creating memories worth [...]

Everyone needs time to recharge – parents and kids alike!  Don’t miss this hidden gem found in Wildwood Grove. Whether you’re escaping the heat or warming up on a cold winter’s day, Hidden Hollow is the perfect spot. I was thrilled to discover the benefits of this interactive indoor playground: Lots of play areas [...]

Parents, what do you look forward to most when taking your kids to a theme park? If you’re anything like me, I always have this beautiful image in my head of smiles and laughter and everyone getting along at all times. Fast forward to reality and sometimes the image in your head doesn’t line [...]