Two-tank trip takes Western Pennsylvanians to hobbit resort built by Penn State grad

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. It’s an eight-hour, 500-mile drive from Pittsburgh, but for fans of “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry ...
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The Ghostly Side of Edinburgh: Haunted Castles, Underground Vaults & Murder Sites

Edinburgh brims with paranormal history worth exploring any season. Haunted castles, eerie vaults, and ghost stories await you.
The Indianapolis Star

How long will Great Smoky Mountains stay open during the shutdown? At least another week

Even as the federal government shutdown shows no sign of ending, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will continue to be fully operational for another 10 days thanks to more money from state and local ...
Palm Beach Post

Groups come together to ease Great Smoky Mountains National Park government shutdown woes

A federal government shutdown has cut off services at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Restrooms will remain open and trash collection will continue as they are considered essential services.
AOL

Partnership will keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

(The Center Square) – A partnership will keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park operating at full capacity beginning Saturday morning, officials in Tennessee's Sevier County said Friday. The ...
Niners Wire

Dollywood's Harvest Festival ranks among best Halloween theme park events. Here's why

Dollywood's annual Harvest Festival was named among the best in the country in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, ...