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Smoky Mountains Moonshine - History and Today

When visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you will find numerous distilleries where you can sample and purchase authentic “white lightning”’. Up until the last decade or so, the practice was illegal, but today making moonshine is big (and legal) business. Here is some history of moonshine - an iconic part of life in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains.

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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail - A Must-Do Scenic Drive in the Great Smoky Mountains

Everyone flocks to Cades Cove for its famous loop, but if you're looking for a quieter, more magical drive through the Smokies, head to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Tucked just minutes from bustling Gatlinburg, this winding one-way road delivers lush forests, sparkling streams, pioneer history, and jaw-dropping waterfalls - all without the massive crowds.

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Harrisburg Covered Bridge in Sevier County, Tennessee

If you love discovering hidden historic landmarks in the Smoky Mountains, the Harrisburg Covered Bridge is a must-see. Located just outside Sevierville, Tennessee, this 19th-century wooden bridge spans the East Fork of the Little Pigeon River and remains one of the few surviving covered bridges in the state.

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