The Importance Of The Great Smoky Mountains

Although Dollywood was exhilarating; Gatlinburg was a close second. Gatlinburg is really where the city yet country atmosphere comes into play. We started our journey passing through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and let me just tell you, it was astonishing. This really exhibits the beauty of the smoky mountains. The rocky rivers, unrelenting waterfalls, and glistening greenery really embodied the allure of The Great Smoky Mountains. Unfortunately at this point we just drove through because we were on our way to Gatlinburg, but we came back. Our first destination in Gatlinburg was the aquarium, because we are both fish lovers! We spent hours here, then went on our way elsewhere. Just walking down the streets of Gatlinburg could have kept us entertained for hours. Of course the kid in the both of us guided us to our next destination, the arcade! This was without a doubt my boyfriend’s favorite part, we spent roughly the rest of the afternoon in here, but we didn 't leave our cabin until about 11. There was this crazy clown game where you knock down clowns by throwing balls, and it was extremely addictive. Surprisingly we weren 't the only older people in there. After this we spent the rest of the afternoon shopping and engaging with the friendly people. Finally we were exhausted, and returned to our cabin.

Rockhaven Cabins ~ 6 acres tucked away in the beautiful countryside, just 20 minutes from America’s country music capital; Nashville TN.

On this day in 1863, Union troops capture Lookout Mountain southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee,as they begin to break the Confederate siege of the city. In the “battle above the clouds,” the Yankees scaled the slopes of the mountain on the periphery of the Chattanooga lines.

Lockegee Rock near Morehead Kentucky holds a stunning view of the Daniel Boone National Forest!

What makes Appalachian Americans unique? Starting with characteristics one that most Appalachian’s share is an intense desire for freedom. “Freedom to live as they pleased, with lots of space to themselves– “elbow room”, as Appalachian Daniel Boone used to say. People who settled Appalachia were not inclined to be bound to institutions, religious or otherwise. Those ties and that external authority were part of what they wanted to leave behind. These people brought their traditions, values and beliefs with them. They came into contact with Native Americans, and while doubtless there were fights for land, the settlers and Indians reached an understanding” (How

The area surrounding the Dragon was one of the last areas of North Carolina to be settled due to its inhospitable terrain. The southern Appalachian Mountains are made up of two separate ranges; the eastern range is the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the western range is known as the Great Smoky Mountains. For thirty-six miles along the TN/NC border the GSM are more than 5k feet in altitude with 16 peaks stretching to more than 6k feet. All of this altitude translates to treacherous travel, especially for the pioneers in their day, but also for us as motor-sport enthusiasts today.

West Virginia can make you wonder about different things that it might have different from any other place. The biomes has many interesting things about its self. The temperature can change for different reasons, the Precipitation is different everywhere, the plants, soil and animals are important in their own ways.

The Culture of honor existing in the Appalachian mountains is when a man’s reputation is at the center of his self worth and his livelihood. Its when everything he does makes up who he is and what he is worth to himself and others. The cultural legacies go after each generation of a family intact in any condition that is thrown at them. Without them no one can make sense of the world. These legacies play a role in attitudes and behavior of others and their self. They are significant to understand when dealing with people because everyone is built from their “legacies and honor”. The way people act and hold themselves is what you have to understand when you are dealing with someone, they are not going to act like you because what they were

An inspirational sight for holiday travelers, they'll be awesomely impressed with the prominent craggy peaks towering like signposts to Heaven far above the immediate surrounding terrain. Open forest areas with wide walking tracks and panoramic views from lookout

The country watched with heavy hearts as the Tennessee wildfires claimed the lives of 14 people, burning over 2,400 homes and businesses to the ground. Residents returned to find they no longer had a home, but they also found out that Dolly Parton put a plan in motion to help take care of her Tennessee neighbors.

The Appalachians span over a distance of 1,600 miles, ranging across 14 states, from Newfoundland in the North, to Alabama in the South. The Appalachians are the oldest chain of mountains on the North American continent. With forest, comes forest fires, some natural and some prescribed by humans. In order to reduce the calamitous damage caused by natural wildfires, the technique of prescribed fires is used. This is done by diminishing the amounts of trees, shrubs, and brush in the intended area. By doing this, new native plant growth is encouraged and it helps maintain some plant and animal species that depend on the periodic fires. With this man made force comes numerous effects on vegetation, wildlife, and the human impact.

Experiencing the Appalachian Mountains first hand is a discovery of it own reward. Ascending to the peak of the mountain peering over a pond is a feat as much as it is a reward. Many other tourists hike the trail year-round. Walking through a

If you like to seek out rare sights when you travel, make plans to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in mid-June. For there, each year, you can take a nighttime hike and watch as millions of fireflies put on a show you'll never forget. It isn't the masses of flickering flies that begin to spark about 9:00 PM, although that is a pretty enough sight. What's unbelievable is that these fireflies are synchronous -- they "fire" all together, as if on command. the show lasts about a half hour, and it's something you'll never forget.

The Appalachian region is a beautiful, rugged terrain that has much to offer in the way of tourism. The area is home to many different types of wildlife attracting game hunters, fisherman, and wildlife enthusiasts. Some species include bass, trout, deer, bear, squirrel, and many other types of animals. The area is also known for its wild vegetation including May Root and Ginseng which are still used for medicinal purposes. The natural beauty and mystery of the mountainous area has been attracting hikers and campers for many years. As well there are many other activities for people to enjoy such as whitewater rafting, New River Gorge jumping, bird watching, ATV riding and stargazing. Calhoun County Park in WV has recently become known

If a family is thinking about choosing a state to live in they should chose Tennessee because of its breathtaking views, great education, and low crime rate. First Tennessee has a wide verity of fun things to do. Some of the great outdoor locations include The Great Smoky Mountains National park, Lookout Mountain and Fort Donelson national Battlefield. (Bryan) Most families enjoy spending time outside and feeling free Tennessee can provide that with all the great outdoor opportunities.