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Podcast 5: The Hunt for Big Foot

Podcast 5: The Hunt for Big Foot

Listen to Podcast Episode 5 Aaron: Hello and welcome to another podcast from Explore The Smokies. Are you planning this trip to the Smoky Mountains? Are you too busy to spend hours playing in search and sites for the best activities? Find all your answers at explorethesmokies.com. Let us take the guesswork out of planning […]

Off the Beaten Path

Dollywood Top Ten Tips

The Smoky Mountain area can get CRAZY crowded at certain times during the year. Since COVID started it seems to stay crowded almost year-round. My family is not a lover of huge crowds or traffic jams, but we do love our Tennessee mountain home so here are some spots we visit that are off the […]

Podcast 4: Old Forge Whiskey & Moonshine with Keener Shanton

Listen to Podcast Episode 4 Aaron: Welcome to Explore The Smokies podcast. If this is your first time joining us, welcome! I’m your host Aaron. April: And I’m your other host, April. Today, we’re going to dive into a bit of the history of Pigeon Forge to talk whisky and moonshine. Aaron: I love history […]

Podcast 3: Exploring Anakeesta with Founder Karen Bentz

Podcast 3: Exploring Anakeesta

Listen to Podcast Episode 3 April: Welcome to Explore The Smokies, the podcast. Our sponsor today is Smokey River Vacation Rentals. The Sweet Magnolia is a beautiful resort condo. Located just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge with resort amenities and a fully stocked coffee bar. The Sweet Magnolia sleeps six, and while it’s a […]

Podcast 2: Clang, Clang, Clang Went The Pigeon Forge Trolley

Podcast 2: Clang, Clang, Clang Went The Pigeon Forge Trolley

Listen to Podcast Episode 2 April: Welcome to the Explore the Smokies Podcast. Have you ever wanted to jump on that Pigeon Forge Trolley System ? Host: Yes, April. But I just don’t know where I’d end up. And who has that kind of time? April: Well, today we’re going to teach you how to […]

Podcast 1: Welcome to Explore The Smokies

ExploreTheSmokies.com Podcast Episode

Listen to Podcast Episode 1 April: Hello and welcome to Explore the Smokies. A podcast focused on bringing you fun and informative interviews that will help you plan your trip to the mountains. We offer travel tips and information for those planning their Smoky Mountain getaway and this podcast is sponsored by explorethesmokies.com, where travel planning […]

Dollywood Top Ten Tips

Dollywood Top Ten Tips

Dollywood is a must do on your trip to the Smoky Mountains. With its world-class shows, amazing rides, beautiful mountain scenery, and yummy food, it’s a great way for your family to enjoy the area. I have been visiting Dollywood since it opened and have gathered my top 10 tips for you! Make sure you […]