9 Lakes, driving trails, family holidays, Getaways, motorcycles
Road Trips: Big Adventure, Small Budget
Who doesn’t remember those fun family or weekend road trips? Packing the car, choosing a destination, and letting the open road wash over you. The thrill of a road trip is half-scenery and half-chance. Immersed in the scenery, visitors can discover new stops and attractions. If you’re lucky, a seemingly inconvenient detour leads us into
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9 Lakes, driving trails, Getaways, history, motorcycles, National Parks, Trails
Three New National Scenic Byways to Discover
On January 19, 2021, the US Department of Transportation announced that three roads in the 9 Lakes Region have been designated as National Scenic Byways. Many travelers are already familiar with Newfound Gap Road through the Smokies and the Norris Freeway in Anderson County. The third and much lesser known route to discover is the
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9 Lakes, Area Events, COVID Safe vacations, driving trails, fall foliage, Getaways, motorcycles, Water Trails
Fall in Love with Autumn in East Tennessee
Saying goodbye to summer means welcoming the beautiful colors of fall. Autumn is traditionally a time to hunt and gather the bounty of the land. Hunters are “in the woods,” while gatherers are harvesting the bounty of apples, pears, and nuts that hang heavy on the trees ready to be picked. Others are awaiting the resplendent
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9 Lakes, COVID Safe vacations, dining, Getaways, Music, Outdoors, social distancing
Late Summer Getaways in East Tennessee
COVID has impacted events across the 9 Lakes region. In your quest for pandemic-proof plans, armchair travel isn’t your only option. East Tennessee boasts a diverse landscape of lakes, mountains, and foothills. Late summer is sure to bring warm days and cooling evenings. Lace-up your shoes and find out what’s going on in the 9
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9 Lakes, family holidays, Getaways, National Parks, Stargazing
Camping Adventures in East Tennessee
Don’t let the summer slip away without exploring a camping adventure in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee. Camping offers a wealth of outdoor activities ranging from waterfall hikes to stargazing. For families and outdoor enthusiasts, there is nothing quite like a day filled with activities followed by an evening around the campfire. As the
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9 Lakes, Dude Ranch, family holidays, Getaways, Lodging, Outdoors
Dude Ranch Vacation Special July 12 – 18
Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls!!! Have you ever wanted to visit a Dude Ranch? Well, this may be the right time. The French Broad Outpost Ranch in Del Rio, TN is offering a buy-one, get-one (buy one, get second 50 percent off) the week of July 12-18, 2020. This charming venue offers a step back
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9 Lakes, Getaways, Lakes, waterfalls
The Sweetness of Summer
June 20 marked the official beginning of summer with its promise of long days and evenings of vivid sunsets. Recall your favorite childhood memories of summertime. Is it the sweetness of wading barefoot through a cold creek, just picked blackberries, toasty marshmallows over a camp fire, or the simple pleasure of packing a picnic basket
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9 Lakes, family holidays, Getaways, Lodging, National Parks
Tips to Book a Great Vacation Rental
Guest Post: L Campos Planning for a vacation is stressful — there’s no doubt about that. You have to find the best deals on travel, accommodations, and plan your itinerary, all while trying to save as much money as possible. Once everything is planned, nothing ruins your excitement more than getting to your vacation rental
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9 Lakes, Getaways, Lakes, Outdoors, Wine
6 Must Visit Spots in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
If you’re looking for a great vacation spot surrounded by water, the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee region is worth checking out. The lakes surround the 16 counties around Knoxville and are all within an hour’s drive of the city. There are way too many things to do to mention, so we’ve narrowed it down
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9 Lakes, Getaways, Hunting, Outdoors
Hunting Adventures
The 9 Lakes region is known as an outdoor sportsman’s playground for locals and visitors seeking hunting adventures. In early colonial days, long hunters would spend months in the region hunting meat and animal skins to sell in eastern settlements or to ship down the rivers to sell in European nations. They told stories of
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