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The Majesty of Blackrock

Take a hike – the mystery and majesty of Blackrock is an irresistible magnet for adventurers.

Centuries later, we still discover messages from the Cherokee who made this mountain domain their home.

Whether you’re in the habit of roughing it or whether you prefer the more genteel glamping, Gorges State Park has a spot waiting for you.

Cades Cove is a spectacular window into a past where people and woods and wildlife lived in harmony.

Those deep woods surrounding us are thrumming with vivid life.

The expansive emerald forests ringing the Plateau and extending far to the horizon are a gift from the US Forest Service to each of us.

The timeless charm of the Chattooga River and its complementary trails is perfect for picnics and pauses and quick dips.

According to Someone’s Plan, a series of Twists in the Tale led to the union of Deena and her beloved Dan.

The pristine beauty of Gorges State Park conceals the evidence of an earthshattering disaster over 100 years ago.

Her son knew what he was doing – never, ever, challenge Dixie Stewart to a feat of physical and mental endurance. (And her friend Nola, too).