On Location Series #46–Great Smokey Mountain National Park

The Smokies got their name from the Cherokee people. They referred to it as “Shaconage.” It is defined as the “place of the blue smoke.” The term comes from the blue mist that floats above the peaks of the mountains. European settlers came to the mountains in the late 1700s. These early settlers moved onto … Continue reading On Location Series #46–Great Smokey Mountain National Park

On Location Series #45–Bear Head Lake State Park

My trip to Minnesota was remarkable in many ways. For one, it was my first journey back to the Midwest since 2019. I missed the relaxed emotions of the people, the lack of hurriedness among the general populace, and the upfront conversation. Living in Maryland does not exhibit such features, but it is a little … Continue reading On Location Series #45–Bear Head Lake State Park