Tag: smoky

Great Smoky Mountains National Park established

On this date in history: In 1215, under pressure from rebellious barons, England’s King John signed the Magna Carta, a crucial first step toward creating Britain’s constitutional monarchy. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin, in a dangerous experiment, demonstrated the relationship between lightning and electricity by flying a kite during a storm in Philadelphia. An iron key […]

85 Memorial Day recipes from grilled mains to smoky sides

Despite being officially spring, Memorial Day weekend always feels like the unofficial start to summer. School’s almost out, the weather has warmed up and summer produce is in full swing. It’s also the weekend that calls for gathering with your nearest and dearest to honor those who have served our country. While somber in spirit, […]