tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post6474441999373849924..comments2024-03-27T14:25:35.242-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Mysterious Walker Sisters of Gatlinburg, TNDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-42773895330793413792023-10-03T07:14:38.739-04:002023-10-03T07:14:38.739-04:00I enjoyed this post very much! Yes, I've been...I enjoyed this post very much! Yes, I've been to this area many times, but did not know this story at all. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are my favorite areas there. I enjoy learning about the 'old days.' I LOVE reading mountain stories of long ago. My husband and I stayed at 3 Sisters Cabin in Virginia, which is a pre-civil war log cabin along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is one of only a few still standing 2 story log cabins. That was an experience! <br /><br />susanluluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310966165475586194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-1684401331672569682019-11-09T11:44:14.921-05:002019-11-09T11:44:14.921-05:00I really enjoyed your story of the Walker sisters ...I really enjoyed your story of the Walker sisters and their unusual life. This sounds like a story screaming to become a historical fiction novel. Perhaps you're the one to do it. I write a humorous historical fiction series, Mrs. Odboddy Hometown Patriot, set during WWII, here in California. Am wondering if this type of series is welcome at this website or only about more series elements of historical fiction? Thoughts? I'll join the group and keep an eye on the submissions.Elaine Faberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202993182914607445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90616899534555672482019-11-07T18:34:44.432-05:002019-11-07T18:34:44.432-05:00Mary, it truly does make one wonder why the sister...Mary, it truly does make one wonder why the sisters never married, but hopefully they had a very rich and full life. Michelle Shockleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185210037214810054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-56947159390487409502019-11-07T18:32:05.402-05:002019-11-07T18:32:05.402-05:00Lisa, "non-crowded" is the key! We were ...Lisa, "non-crowded" is the key! We were astounded at the crowds the weekend we were there. Michelle Shockleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185210037214810054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89821506446084932772019-11-07T18:30:30.912-05:002019-11-07T18:30:30.912-05:00Hi everyone! I'm so happy you all enjoyed lear...Hi everyone! I'm so happy you all enjoyed learning about the Walker Sisters! I highly recommend hiking to their cabin if you're ever in the area. It's such a pretty 1-mile-ish walk; not too difficult. We'll definitely go back! Have a blessed day, y'all!Michelle Shockleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185210037214810054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-20188395874624743242019-11-07T14:15:24.370-05:002019-11-07T14:15:24.370-05:00I live in SC and have been to Gatlinburg at least ...I live in SC and have been to Gatlinburg at least once a year, every year of my life (50+ years). I have no idea what my favorite part is. I love it all. In fact, I've been looking recently into moving there. Linda Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911912508256897208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-32046064410877717272019-11-07T10:44:52.549-05:002019-11-07T10:44:52.549-05:00I love this, Michelle. What wonderful, interesting...I love this, Michelle. What wonderful, interesting, eccentric, talented people. I wonder why they never married. There has to be a reason. My grandfather was from a family of nine and three of them married, and only ONE of the nine had children, though one of daughter who married adopted two children. I've always thought that was odd. My mom grew up around all those aging, cranky people who all lived in one house together. Dying off one by one. <br />I spend time daydreaming what went on in that house to make them all stay, all remain single.<br />And then the flip side, why did my grandpa married, then when his wife died in childbirth, marry again.<br /><br />Seems weird and fascinating. <br />Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75047596395559229212019-11-07T10:01:51.686-05:002019-11-07T10:01:51.686-05:00I love this story of the Walker sisters! I live in...I love this story of the Walker sisters! I live in MS, and the Smoky's are a favorite vacation spot for us as well as lots of our family and friends, esp. during the fall when the leaves are turning. I've never been to Five Sister's Cove, but will add it to my bucket list. Looks like the parks service is keeping the cabin and out buildings preserved. A shame for the buildings to fall into disrepair.<br /><br />A favorite place is Cade's Cove and the hike to Abrams Falls (accessed through Cade's Cove). It's a slightly "challenging" hike with a 4 and 6 year old, though. lolPam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-62842886336124162512019-11-07T09:55:51.162-05:002019-11-07T09:55:51.162-05:00I'd never heard of these sisters before. What ...I'd never heard of these sisters before. What an interesting story! Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36837138074394606172019-11-07T08:21:25.701-05:002019-11-07T08:21:25.701-05:00I've never been there, but it seems like a bea...I've never been there, but it seems like a beautiful place to visit. That's a great story about the Walkers!! Thanks for bringing it to our attention.Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-21330863794223496362019-11-07T08:05:45.651-05:002019-11-07T08:05:45.651-05:00I lived in Knoxville for 19 months and loved east ...I lived in Knoxville for 19 months and loved east Tennessee! Abram's Falls in Cades Cove was my go-to spot at non-crowded times of year.Lisa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13900318818536781076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47198253017606759642019-11-07T06:38:02.806-05:002019-11-07T06:38:02.806-05:00Wonderful post! I attended school in Jefferson Cit...Wonderful post! I attended school in Jefferson City, TN (not far from Gatlinburg) and visited the park often. I don't remember hearing about the Walker sisters when I was there. Thanks for sharing.Linda Matchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921797723329487407noreply@blogger.com