Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
All in Historic Places
Driving through West Knox County, it is often hard to imagine a time when sprawling subdivisions and miles and miles of shopping centers didn’t dominate the landscape. This was however, the part of Tennessee where the nation’s first Navy Admiral was born, and once upon a time a thriving town along the Tennessee River helped fuel the local economy.
The world of Women's Basketball is filled with amazing stories of grit, determination and a little bit of wit. Hundreds of those stories are showcased inside the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, TN.
Southern charm and elegance mixes with the majesty of the Appalachian mountains in Abingdon, VA for a visit you will always treasure.
A small town on the northeastern tip of New Jersey has seen its share of tragedy. From Highlands, residents watched the plumes of smoke coming from the twin towers on 9/11 and years later Superstorm Sandy left a harsh mark. This fishing community's fighting spirit has helped the town bounce back and it's worth a visit if you're ever in that part of the state.
One of the best ways to experience the natural wonders of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area is to hike through the gorge and the O&W trail provides excellent opportunities to do that.
Tennessee's highest peak lies deep inside the Great Smoky Mountains, the nation's most visited National Park. From the observation deck at Clingman's Dome you get a real sense of the beauty throughout East Tennessee (and Western North Carolina). While more than 9-million people come to the Smokies each year, it's one of a handful of national parks all within a couple hours drive of Knoxville.
