Learn about the Great Smoky Mountains’ hiking trails, their historic log cabins, and their tiniest mammal.
Tennessee
Quirky Attraction: The Nashville Parthenon
Find a full-scale replica of the famous Greek Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee.
Quirky Attraction: Lane Motor Museum
The Lane Motor Museum has a massive collection of antique European vehicles, prototypes and alternative fuel cars.
Passing through the Smoky Mountain towns of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville
The small towns surrounding the Smokies are full of interesting tourist trap businesses. And a Dolly Parton statue.
On Top of Old Smoky: Remembering My Smoky Mountain Hike to Chimney Tops
I summited the Chimney Tops Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Quirky Attraction: James Polk’s Tomb
One of the multiple dead presidents in Nashville is James Polk, who lies near the Tennessee state capitol.
My favorite travel experiences of 2012
My favorite trips this year took me to Alaska, San Diego, Nashville, North Carolina, Philadelphia and the Rocky Mountains.
Analyzing National Geographic Traveler’s must-see places for 2013
The magazine’s list of top travel destinations includes Memphis, Montana, Uganda and Grenada.
Quirky Attraction: Music City Walk of Fame
Artists from Elvis Presley to Kings of Leon are honored with stars at Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame.
Quirky Attraction: Fort Nashborough, Nashville
A replica of the original settlement of Nashville sits along the Cumberland River.
