Filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding area. There are scenes at Abrams Falls in Cades Cove, Fall Creek Falls State Park, downtown Knoxville, Townsend, Cherokee Caverns, The Dragon, and Smoky Mountains hiking trails.
Aired as the first of seven original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2023 "Fall into Love" lineup.
The movie has several references to Indiana Jones. Once during the film, Indiana Jones name is mentioned, and another time it's said; "I hate bats!" when confronted with a swarm of bats in a cave.
Arielle Kebbel and Zach Roerig both are part of the Vampire Diaries universe. Roerig starred as Matt Donovan during all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries, while Kebbel played guest star Lexi Branson in nine episodes.