Amy Bender is a freelance writer and blogger. She is author of the book Gatlinburg: A Guide for Tourists, a guide to traveling in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding areas. She is also a contributing blogger for thebudgettravelista.com. When Amy isn’t writing, she loves to travel. She and her family are slowly making their way through all the national parks, and Great Smoky Mountains is one of their absolute favorites!