Just imagine: The sun rising between Smoky Mountain peaks and a freshly brewed cup of coffee in hand as you spy on the early birds from your wooden balcony during a Gatlinburg getaway. Why pay someone ...

Sunlight streaks the red-clay trail, which bulges with tree roots that spread like spider veins. We try not to trip over them as we ascend the mountain, past silverbell and hemlock trees, toward the ...