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An Insider’s Look at the Guest House at Graceland

 The gates swing open, revealing a sprawling estate bathed in the warm glow of the Memphis sunset. It looked immediately familiar as the iconic home of the King himself, Elvis Presley, but it wasn’t. It’s the Guest House at Graceland next door.  I stayed at the hotel overnight during a quick stop at Graceland and found it to be a resort experience fit for a rockstar or at least someone who wants to feel like one.  As a lifelong Elvis...

5 Activities to Try in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a park like no other with abundant wildlife and frequent bear sightings. It’s been on my list too long, but I finally made my way to it for a three-day trip I won’t soon forget. Three Reasons Great Smoky Mountain National Park is Famous Great Smoky Mountain National Park is famous for its “smoky” vistas, extensive hiking trails, and density of wild black bears and synchronous fireflies. It’s one of the most popular...

Rene in front of the gates at Graceland

Should You Visit Elvis’ Graceland and Tupelo Homes? Yes.

Ever since childhood, Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis was Always On My Mind. The swinging hips and curling lip and knowing eyes filled me with Burnin’ Love. Even though he was long gone before I learned to talk, much less know music, it was only a matter of time until I made my Way Down to Rock and Roll mecca. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, grab your coat and let’s start walking down memory lane. Let’s Rock, Everybody Let’s...