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Gatlinburg, TN
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
There's Moonshine in the Smokies
GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE - Tennessee Moonshine will be available legally for the first time when Ole Smoky Distillery opens for business in Ole Smoky Holler at 903 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. The distillery will have a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 2 and will offer free tours, free samples of moonshine to adults over 21, and moonshine for sale.
Ole Smoky will offer a number of moonshine products: original unaged corn whiskey moonshine, apple pie moonshine, sweet tea moonshine, and peach moonshine. Moonshine cherries will be available for purchase during the holiday season. The Ole Smoky recipes are the product of the hard work and experience of local families who have made moonshine in the mountains for over a century. Dave Pickerell, who served as the Master Distiller for Maker's Mark for over 15 years, assisted with the refinement of the recipes in order to ensure a superior mountain - made moonshine.
A highlight of the facility is the authentic working moonshine still where visitors will learn the science of the distilling process as well as the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee. Ole Smoky is the only distillery in the state dedicated to moonshine products. Proprietors Joe Baker, Tony Breeden and Cory Cottongim place a particular emphasis on celebrating their mountain heritage as well as the historical significance of the moonshine craft in sustaining families during hard economic times of the early 20th century.
"Moonshine played an integral role in the daily lives of families in this region," said Baker. "Too often, people rely on the stereotype of a backwards old man making a cheap, dangerous product. In truth, a lot of good people made and sold moonshine in order to feed and clothe their families. Without moonshine, many mountain families would not have survived."
Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee, and is currently one of only four distilleries operating in the state. Jack Daniel's and George Dickel received their licenses before Prohibition, and Prichards Rum opened their Tennessee facility in 1999.
Ole Smoky will offer a number of moonshine products: original unaged corn whiskey moonshine, apple pie moonshine, sweet tea moonshine, and peach moonshine. Moonshine cherries will be available for purchase during the holiday season. The Ole Smoky recipes are the product of the hard work and experience of local families who have made moonshine in the mountains for over a century. Dave Pickerell, who served as the Master Distiller for Maker's Mark for over 15 years, assisted with the refinement of the recipes in order to ensure a superior mountain - made moonshine.
A highlight of the facility is the authentic working moonshine still where visitors will learn the science of the distilling process as well as the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee. Ole Smoky is the only distillery in the state dedicated to moonshine products. Proprietors Joe Baker, Tony Breeden and Cory Cottongim place a particular emphasis on celebrating their mountain heritage as well as the historical significance of the moonshine craft in sustaining families during hard economic times of the early 20th century.
"Moonshine played an integral role in the daily lives of families in this region," said Baker. "Too often, people rely on the stereotype of a backwards old man making a cheap, dangerous product. In truth, a lot of good people made and sold moonshine in order to feed and clothe their families. Without moonshine, many mountain families would not have survived."
Monday, September 27, 2010
Entertainment in the Smoky Mountains
Luxury lodges, log cabins, chalets, and condominiums are located throughout the valleys and mountains of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, provide accommodations ranging from rustic to lavishly elegant. The Smokies supply an endless array of recreational activities. Visitors come to hike through the vast forests, fish in the beautiful creeks, whitewater raft, camp in the backcountry, horseback ride, and photograph the beautiful, scenic views.
Just outside the Park are the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville featuring an unlimited supply of incredible shopping, dining, amusements, events and entertainment.
Visit the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the World, take an aerial tram to the top of the mountain, learn to horseback ride & zipline, shop for handmade mountain crafts or take the family to the Minor League Baseball ballpark. Everything your imagination can think to do is located in the valleys of the Smoky Mountains.
Trolleys operate throughout Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg offering affordable, air-conditioned transportation to hundreds of locations. They run throughout Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. You can park & ride, so don't worry about parking or walking to each place.
Come to the Smoky Mountains on vacation! Your family will have more than enough to do for fun and entertainment. The Smokies will provide you with endless memories!
Just outside the Park are the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville featuring an unlimited supply of incredible shopping, dining, amusements, events and entertainment.
Visit the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the World, take an aerial tram to the top of the mountain, learn to horseback ride & zipline, shop for handmade mountain crafts or take the family to the Minor League Baseball ballpark. Everything your imagination can think to do is located in the valleys of the Smoky Mountains.
Trolleys operate throughout Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg offering affordable, air-conditioned transportation to hundreds of locations. They run throughout Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. You can park & ride, so don't worry about parking or walking to each place.
Come to the Smoky Mountains on vacation! Your family will have more than enough to do for fun and entertainment. The Smokies will provide you with endless memories!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Autumn Events in the Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains are a great place to visit for the Fall with your family & friends. The Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, Annual Taste of Autumn, and Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament are just a few of the reasons to come experience Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge throughout the days of Fall.
Old-fashioned hayrides, arts & crafts, country music, fall decorations, and exhibits are designed to entertain visitors to the Great Smoky Mountain area. So make your reservations today to book a cabin rental with Aunt Bug's Cabin Rentals. They will set you up with a fantastic mountain cabin with fireplace, full kitchens, grills, hot tubs, gamerooms, and beautiful mountain views. Then, you will not only have time to relax & chill out with family & friends, but you'll have daily activities to keep everyone busy during their mountain vacation.
Autumn colors are a bit unpredictable, especially when you try to plan to view the leaves at their "peak" beauty. However, it is easy to predict that the views will be breath-taking & fabulous. So make those plans now to visit the Smoky Mountains this Fall. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Old-fashioned hayrides, arts & crafts, country music, fall decorations, and exhibits are designed to entertain visitors to the Great Smoky Mountain area. So make your reservations today to book a cabin rental with Aunt Bug's Cabin Rentals. They will set you up with a fantastic mountain cabin with fireplace, full kitchens, grills, hot tubs, gamerooms, and beautiful mountain views. Then, you will not only have time to relax & chill out with family & friends, but you'll have daily activities to keep everyone busy during their mountain vacation.
Autumn colors are a bit unpredictable, especially when you try to plan to view the leaves at their "peak" beauty. However, it is easy to predict that the views will be breath-taking & fabulous. So make those plans now to visit the Smoky Mountains this Fall. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
GETTING BACK TO NATURE FOR YOUR HEALTH
While technology & social networking keep us all connected on a daily basis, sometimes it is refreshing and empowering to "unplug" all the machines. We have an opportunity for this when we get back to nature or go back to a time when the i-World didn't exist. We never get a spare moment to think when there's a beep or a flashing light letting you know a new text, message, or email has just arrived. This, as you know, happens countless times a day, 365 days per year. Even though you think it keeps us connected to your friends and family, you may lose yourself in all of this technological chaos or daily e-chatter.
This is why vacations may be so important to our emotional, mental, and physical health. It is also great for our romantic and family relationships. We can take a moment for a deep breath and think. We can emote, talk, and gain perspective. Whether you believe in spirituality or individualism, we may not find either truly until we occasionally "unplug." We can then take a moment for ourselves and fully experience the environment around us. So consider taking a vacation to the mountains to revitalize yourself, your relationships, and your life. It may actually recharge you, when you getaway and "unplug."
This is why vacations may be so important to our emotional, mental, and physical health. It is also great for our romantic and family relationships. We can take a moment for a deep breath and think. We can emote, talk, and gain perspective. Whether you believe in spirituality or individualism, we may not find either truly until we occasionally "unplug." We can then take a moment for ourselves and fully experience the environment around us. So consider taking a vacation to the mountains to revitalize yourself, your relationships, and your life. It may actually recharge you, when you getaway and "unplug."
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