Author: Amanda Luhn

Amanda co-founded Knoxville Backyard & Beyond so she could write about her hometown Knoxville and the East Tennessee area. She also runs Simply Awesome Trips, a general travel website for families, as well as freelance writing for other major travel blogs.

Biking Cades Cove Loop On Car-Free Wednesdays in the Smokies
ByAmanda Luhn 01/22/2026

A Complete Guide To Biking The Cades Cove Loop On Car-Free Wednesdays Biking the Cades Cove…

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Fun Things To Do When Visiting Cades Cove In The Smoky Mountains
ByAmanda Luhn 01/21/2026

Our Favorite Things To Do In Cades Cove- A Local’s Guide To Visiting The Most Popular…

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Hiking Slave Falls And Needle Arch Trail In Big South Fork
ByAmanda Luhn 02/02/2026

A Fun, Family-Friendly Hike To A Cool Waterfall And Rock Arch Big South Fork is one…

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The 10 Best Fall Weekend Getaways Near Knoxville, TN
ByAmanda Luhn 02/02/2026

It’s Fall Y’all! Check Out Beautiful Fall Colors And Fun Autumn Activities Like Hiking And Apple…

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My Favorite Hiking Trails In Pickett State Park
ByAmanda Luhn 02/01/2026

A Guide To The Best Hiking Trails At Pickett State Park Pickett CCC Memorial State Park…

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