The Long Haired Traveler 
If you’re searching for the best things to do with your Gatlinburg travel plans, most guides will give you a list of places to go. What they don’t explain is why...
If you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit the Smoky Mountains for fewer crowds, most people make the same mistake before they even arrive. They plan their trip...
If you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit Asheville NC, most people default to fall or summer. That’s also when prices are highest and crowds are at their...
Planning a 2 day Gatlinburg itinerary can feel overwhelming at first. Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which means visitors have access to scenic drives, mountain...
If you’re planning time in Cherokee or Maggie Valley, one of the most common questions is simple: Mingo Falls or Soco Falls? They’re close together on the map. Both labeled “easy.”...
Family trip planning mistakes rarely look like mistakes at the time. Most families get one trip decision backwards, and once that decision is made, the rest of the day quietly stacks...
Planning day trips from Asheville sounds easy… until it isn’t. The hotel is booked. Dates are locked. Everyone is excited. Then a map opens and suddenly everything looks like a “must-see.”...
Most families don’t actually visit Cherokee, North Carolina.They rush it. Cherokee often ends up as a quick stop on an Asheville itinerary — a place people drive through, walk once, grab...
If you’re visiting Asheville, NC and want a simple, relaxing half-day adventure that doesn’t require a long hike or a packed itinerary, Black Mountain is one of the best nearby towns...
Family trips to Asheville get expensive fast. Parking, attractions, food… it all adds up before lunch.But here’s the good news — some of the best hikes around Asheville are completely FREE,...
After more than a decade of exploring Asheville, I’ve learned tourists and locals see two different cities. Today I’m giving you the local version—11 places most tourists never experience. First things...
You’ve done the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, now what? You could come to Brevard, NC and spend a fortune… or you could tap into the town’s real magic, hitting the spots...
Forget those expensive guided tours that charge a premium to show you the same three graves. In this video, I’m going to show you how to get a richer, more meaningful...
Budget Friendly Travel Destinations Some of the best memories aren’t made in front of a screen. They’re made under the open skies and side by side with the people you love....
Let’s be honest, you know this Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg of fudge shops on every corner, airbrushed t-shirts, and a river of brake lights that just… never… ends. We’ve all been there....
Have you ever seen those amazing, thundering waterfalls featured in photos of Asheville? The ones that often require a challenging, sweaty hike filled with bugs just to catch a glimpse? What...
If you are on an Alaska cruise and are looking for Juneau excursions it is likely that a trip to Mendenhall Glacier is on your mind. I mean, how can you...
Bob Ross is one of the most influential artists of our time. If you are like me, not only did you watch the Joy of Painting, you also tried painting your...
Super Dog Friendly Boone, NC Makes a Great Dog Vacation Have you heard about Dog Friendly Boone, NC? Well, let me tell you a bit about it. As many of you...
The Absolute Top 4 Best Things to do in Antigua Guatemala Guatemala is a beautiful country. To date, my favorite area in Guatemala happens to be Antigua. This Spanish Baroque city...