Michelle Fuson

Michelle is an East Tennessee native that lives near the Great Smoky Mountains right outside of Knoxville, TN with her husband, Matt and their three kids – Jack, Eli & Maggie. You will often find Michelle and her family out hiking, playing in the mountains, bike riding, or trying out any kind of outdoor adventures they can find in and around the Smoky Mountains area. They also enjoy traveling as a family and love sharing their tips that they learn along the way to encourage families to make more memories together over on their family blog, CaddyWampus Life. Connect with them on Instagram: @CaddyWampusLife

Elkmont Historic District in the Great Smoky Mountains

Elkmont Daisy Town

Looking for a unique place to visit in the Great Smoky Mountains? The Elkmont Historic District is definitely one of the most interesting places to explore in the Great Smoky Mountains! Over the years, Elkmont has become known as a “Ghost Town” as there are several old building remains that have been left unattended as … Read more

Best Family Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains

With over 12.5 million visitors in 2019, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the United States. Nestled right on the edge of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, the area offers plenty of opportunities to see the beautiful region through many different activities including some of the best … Read more

Help! My kid doesn’t like to be outside!

We spend a lot of time here at Tales of a Mountain Mama talking about all the benefits of getting outside and how it makes kids (and Mamas!) happier in general.  While we definitely still stand beside that point, we know there are kids out there that would much rather spend time inside. In fact, … Read more