Do you like music? Have you ever wondered how the guitar is made? Well, wonder no more! Head to the Songbirds Guitar Museum and all your wonders will be answered. Located on the campus of the world famous Chattanooga Choo Choo, Songbirds Guitar Museum takes you through the origins of the guitar from the 1920’s
Read moreVirgin Falls Waterfall Hike
Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness is one of the most unusual waterfall hikes within driving distance of Chattanooga. The drive from Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top cabin is about an hour but is very scenic and a very easy ride. This hike is for the more experienced as it has four falls to enjoy on
Read morePiney Falls-Beautiful Waterfalls and Great Hiking!
Just a short distance from Deer Creek and Rocky Top Cabin is beautiful Piney Falls. This State Natural Area offers gorgeous views of waterfalls and a great hiking trail. Piney falls is a 440 acre natural area that is one of the 13 National Natural Landmarks found in Tennessee. It has a 2.5 miles round
Read moreRuby Falls Lantern Tours
Make plans to see this at least once! Ruby Falls is an awesome place to see and explore on any given day, but to see the falls and all of the other remarkable sites is just a phenomenal event. There is no staged lighting in the cave so select members of the group will be
Read moreBig Bone Cave-Great Place to Explore!
Plan a great day trip to Big Bone Cave State Natural Area. This natural area is 400 acres located in Van Buren County on the Cumberland Plateau. Big Bone Cave gets its name from the discovery of a giant skeleton in 1811. This skeleton is now display at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia,
Read moreOld Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
What a great day of exploring so many cool spots like the Old Stone Fort. The Old Stone Fort is a prehistoric Native American structure located in Coffee County, Tennessee. This is definitely a day trip from Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top Cabin. About an hour pretty and scenic drive, be sure to pack
Read more2nd Annual Celebration of Local Foods
What a great event to attend and it’s right here in our area! The 2nd Annual Celebration of Local food is slated for August 5, 2017. This great event with a farm to fork dinner and a Seed Fork 5K race is very beneficial to everyone that participates. Seed Fork of the Highlands is a
Read moreWorlds Largest Yard Sale!
Make your plans to go this awesome event! The 127 Yard Sale begins August 3-6 in Alabama. The sale begins atop Lookout Mountain in Gadsden and spans more that 690 miles to Hudson, Michigan. This sale began in 1987 and the idea was derived from an official in Fentress County, Tennessee to promote the back
Read morePlan a Weekend Escape and enjoy great Art, Music & Theater!
Get started making those plans for a great getaway at Deer Creek Cabin or Rock Top Cabin. When you get that reservation made, start checking out the area for great music venues, theater and outside entertainment. Of course you have seen my blogs for Bluegrass Underground, a can’t-miss music event filmed 333 feet below Mcminnville
Read moreExplore the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a fun day trip from Deer Creek Cabin or Rocky Top Cabin. Being on the Cumberland Plateau, you are very close to several of the stops along this trail. Tennessee has been a leader in producing distilled spirits. Tennessee is prime real estate for the production of whiskey. The Tennessee
Read moreSouth Cumberland Recreation Area
South Cumberland Recreation Area is one of the newer Tennessee State Parks. South Cumberland is very unique in that its coverage spans over 4 counties and lies atop the Cumberland Plateau. While there are many trails to enjoy thru out this park, I am going to share this area with you that I think you
Read moreBe a smart hiker! A guide to safely hiking….
There is nothing like hiking in the Cumberland Plateau! This area is full of trails, rivers and creeks to enjoy. While enjoying the awesome scenery, know several key points to hiking with skill and staying safe at all times. For starters, knowing your surroundings is the main key point to remember. Before stepping out on
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