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“May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.” The feeling of freedom is never quite as palpable as when we cut loose for a road trip.  As warmer days approach, I’m starting to get that itch again. The warmth of the sun on tanned skin, the joy of the breeze from an open window, the infectious energy of the playlist coming through the speakers.  There’s just nothing like it. But no road trip is complete without herbal inspiration.  For smokers,...

Happy accidents happen from time to time.  In 1886 Dr. John Stith Pemberton created a product that you’ve likely consumed.  A pharmacist and, coincidentally enough, a drug addict sought to create an alcoholic beverage that would help wean people off the drugs they consumed. Voila!  Coca-Cola was born.   What does this have to do with glass pipes?  Around 1990 Bob Snodgrass (pictured left), a fervent Dead Head, made a happy accident that changed the smoking world forever.  He was blowing glass and one hand, holding silver, got too close to the flame torch.  Voila!  Color changing glass was born and...

Maybe you’ve just moved to the area and you’re new in town.  You are still getting the lay of the land and trying to find the best smoke shop in Louisville, KY (or any town you’re in!).  Let us help you find your smoke shop home.  Here’s what you should be looking for in your hometown smoke shop. 1.  Knowledgeable Staff This might seem like a no brainer, but I often walk into competitors' stores and find that the staff just doesn’t know what I’m looking for.  Well, that’s not helpful.  At Up-N-Smoke we have prided ourselves in having the...

Celebrate July 4th! Up tp 50% off select items at Up-N-Smoke this Independence Day weekend!  See you there.  Sale lasts July 3-7, 2020.25% OFF Can safes Hand pipes Bubblers Cigar accessories Concentrate accessories 30% OFF All Formula 420 cleaners 50% OFF Derby City essential oils Select CBD products (including gummies, tincture, and vape!) 12in gandolf silicone pipes $1 CLOSEOUT ROLLING PAPERS!! 2 for $7 ALL E-LIQUID JUICE!! Juice sale lasts until we are sold out!

We’re back again with another entry to our Smoke Shop Dictionary Series!  If you haven’t already, you may want to peruse Part 1 & 2.  Smoke culture has a lot of lingo that goes along with it, so it can be helpful to make sure everybody is on the same page. Here’s a fresh batch of smoke shop synonyms and vape vernacular for your educational pleasure:  Sesh - short for “session”, a sesh is a smoke break for herb-lovers Spoon Pipe - the prototypical glass hand pipe, shaped like an especially cartoonish eating utensil Taster - synonym for a one-hitter,...