We descended 20 million years through time into the heart of the Smoky Mountains at Townsend’s Tuckaleechee Caverns. One of only two places left in this region of Tennessee that visitors can still explore. Tunnels and passages led past grottos, stalagmites, stalactites and the tallest subterranean waterfall in the Eastern United States.
Adventures
Whitewater Rafting in the Smoky Mountains
Our rubber rafts hit the rapids- churning through the Class III Vegamatic, rocking the Class IV Double Reactionary and surfing the Super Glue. It was a hot summer’s day in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and we were whitewater rafting on the Big Pigeon River.
Ultimate River Tubing Destinations in the Southeast
Summer is here and the river beckons! All you need for a good float is a river with a current & something to float on, right? Here’s everything you need to know for your next tubing trip, so get your inner Tom Sawyer on and check out these river tubing adventures near you!
North Central Florida for Thrill Seekers
While Orlando and Tampa theme parks have cornered the Florida market for rollercoaster ride thrills, North Central Florida offers heart-pounding adrenalin rush thrills of a different nature- the wild kind. Surround yourself with wild Florida in these challenging adventures. From paddling with monkeys to hiking with gators, soaring across water-filled canyons like a bird to a challenging bike trail and more. Be warned, these adventures are not for the faint hearted!
The Disney Makeover: Florida’s Disney Springs
Formerly known as Downtown Disney, the popular Orlando restaurant, entertainment, and shopping district inside of Walt Disney World recently underwent a facelift. Renamed Disney Springs, this area of trendy shops and restaurants centers around a man-made spring, a nod to Florida’s most precious natural resource.
Family Fun in Pigeon Forge
Many visitors use the nearby Pigeon Forge, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just 9.5 miles from National Park entrance, as a base from which to launch their Great Smoky Mountains explorations. This Tennessee town may be small, but it offers big family fun. Here 8 top family fun adventures you can try in Pigeon Forge.
Big Talbot Island (Florida’s Natural Playground)
Scramble up rocks, explore tidal pools, and dodge the giant driftwood forest at Big Talbot Island State Park, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Florida
12 Things You Should Know About Fort Clinch State Park
We eased ourselves up through the narrow winding staircase of the bastion and were rewarded by sweeping vista views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cumberland Sound. Historic Fort Clinch is one of the few places left where you can freely explore life in Florida’s past, and here are 12 things you should know about this unique state park.
Best of Gainesville, Florida
Best known as “The Swamp” and home to the University of Florida Gators, the city of Gainesville stretches across I-75 and North Florida, with only Paynes Prairie to keep it spreading south. And though it’s easy to lose yourself in the university life and suburban sprawl, there are a surprising number of parks and recreational areas, and of course swamps to remind you that you are indeed in “the swamp.”
10 Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Family Beach Day
Summer is here and the beach is calling. Weary of too many sunburns and bucketloads of sand? Plan the perfect family beach day with these useful tips from a former island girl.