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The Biltmore House
It stands over 5 stories tall. It has a footprint of over 178,926 square feet of floor space that includes 135,280 square feet of living area. It is the largest privately owned house in the United States. It has been owned by the same family since the first day it opened on Christmas Eve, 1895. […]
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Hiking Safety Tips
Now that the summer days are starting to give way to beginning of fall in only a short few weeks, we wanted to bring you the first segment in our “Hiking Safety” series. We want each of you to be just as passionate about hiking and the great outdoors as we are, but we also […]
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Rock Creek Recreation Area
It almost goes without saying how much we take things for granted, especially those with which we are familiar. With enough exposure, even the most awe-inspiring view can become just another part of the landscape. That thrilling first day on the new job gives way to monotonous hours glued to a desk. Those who go […]
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Lake Winnepesaukah
Amusement parks are as much a part of American culture as baseball games and barbecues. From their earliest origins as picnic gardens at the end of city trolley routes, they have grown with America through the years and spread to all corners of the globe. Those initial visitors who gasped in terror aboard the Switchback […]
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Let’s Take a Hike!
Each week here within our page of The Loafer, we have taken our readers on adventures across Tennessee and within our neighboring states as well. From amusement parks to museums and road trips, we’ve done it all. I think we get most excited when we get to include you on one of our many hiking […]
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
Atlanta is home to many things which have begun to make it a world class city. Amazing attractions such as World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium draw millions of visitors each year. Stunning architecture includes the Bank of America Plaza, tallest building in the Southeast at over 1,000 feet high, and the signature Marriott […]
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Gregory Bald
Summer is officially here, fellow wanderers! Of course, we all know that means its time for bar-b-cues, fishing trips, and family vacations to get underway. Cades Cove is, without a doubt, one of the crown jewels of Tennessee’s diverse outdoor landscapes. The wide mountain valley is home to historic cabins, sweeping views, and an abundance […]
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Carowinds
Summer is officially here, fellow wanderers! Of course, we all know that means its time for bar-b-cues, fishing trips, and family vacations to get underway. Whether it’s hiking trips in the mountains, expeditions to Yellowstone, or a day trip to Dollywood, summertime gives us a chance to come together and spend more time with those […]
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Murderous Mary
Her name is Mary. She was born in 1894 and died on September 13, 1916 at the young age of 21. She loved to play musical instruments, throw a baseball and adored the smiling faces and laughter of children. She stood 11 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 5 short tons. She was employed by […]
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Hiking Fuel
Mountain Mix: First take 4 pinecones and break them up into small pieces. Add in a handful of acorns (chestnuts can be substituted) and mix with 3 hand cups of creek water. Now take a boot full of soft sifted dirt (be sure to remove any earthworms, they will be added in later)… Errrr… Week […]
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