Let the road be part of the story
Scenic routes, unhurried stops, and the details that make getting there worth remembering.
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Take the long way.
Personal East Tennessee travel stories, slow drives, cabin weekends, and the small moments we notice along the way.
A place that feels good to return to
Warm, useful notes from nearby cabins, towns, and weekends close to home.
What stayed with us afterward
The candid family moments and quiet discoveries that made the day our own.
New local travel stories.
Fresh stories and photographs published for this part of Olive in the Hollow.
Local Travel
A Grandparent Day at The Lost Sea Adventure
I love how much there is to explore right here in East Tennessee! As a working mom, I don’t always get to join every summer adventure, but I’m so thankful my boys have grandparents who love to take them somewhere new and make memories with them. Their day at The Lost Sea was a special one.
Local Travel
A Last-Minute Adventure to Bristol, Tennessee
Sometimes you don’t need a big vacation—you just need a change of scenery. For a last-minute getaway from East Tennessee, Bristol, Tennessee is the perfect place to explore. Just two hours from home, we packed a lot into our quick 24-hour Bristol adventure.
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