Head To Cumberland Gap National Historical Park To Taste Appalachian Christmas Cheer | National Parks Traveler

John-Boy might not be there, but youll still get a taste of Appalachian Christmas cheer with a visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park this coming Saturday.

Each year, deep in Appalachia, the holiday season is ushered in as Christmas-red cardinals decorate snow-covered hemlocks. Icicles become natures diamonds frosting rocky mountainsides. The brisk air makes ones skin tingle. Christmas bells treat ears to a medley of jingles. And at Cumberland Gap National Historical Parks “Taste of Christmas Past” children of all ages will thrill in the magic of mountain holidays of old.

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12 Retirement-Friendly Retreats – Retirement & Relocation – Blue Ridge Living

Bristol, Tenn. The official birthplace of country music sits on the Tennessee/Virginia border, offering affordable cost of living, big-city conveniences in a smaller atmosphere and, of course, lots of live music. Bristol also provides recreational activities such as boating and fishing on nearby lakes, golfing and exploring caverns. Big draws: NASCAR races at the Bristol Motor Speedway and performances at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

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