I know you have heard the phrase, “The Mountains are calling…”  Well, it is a true statement for many of us who find the Smoky Mountains home, even if it is only in our hearts.

The Mountains always called me, and before we relocated here, we visited whenever we could, coming to the Mountains every chance we had.

We spent our days camping, hiking, and exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  We always hated leaving, so my family permane...