WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT Laugh your way through the Smoky Mountains! Ever Wonder? If you qualify to be a hillbilly or a redneck?What’s the difference between Mountain Dew, white lightnin’ and moonshine?Are there movie stars hiding in them there hills?Are mullets and camo still cool? QUICK DETAILSWhat to Bring: Please bring your digital or … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT The summer season in the Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most popular times of the year, as it welcomes long days filled with outdoor recreation and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re out to discover the best local hiking trail or explore everything Gatlinburg and nearby Pigeon Forge have … Read more
(WEBSITE LINKS ARE IN BOLD, GREEN PRINT) Each Christmas season Santa Claus makes his appearance in and around town. Sometimes he even has his green grinch with him. Santa Claus and Company offers a guided light tour in his big bus. This may be just the first of your children’s highlights during a Smoky Mountain … Read more
WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT The above video is representative of all years of the Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail. Pigeon Forge comes to life with twinkling lights and delightful displays each year during Winterfest. This holiday spectacular will be brighter and bolder than ever thanks to the all-new Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking … Read more
Websites: Click on bold, green print GUIDED CARRIAGE RIDES Looking for an adventure for the entire family or a romantic ride with your sweetie? Sit back and relax in your very own horse-drawn carriage as your guide leads you through the idyllic winding forest trails of Cades Cove. Knowledgeable carriage drivers will entertain you with … Read more
Website links to Rowdy Bear Ridge in Bold, Green Print At Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, you can zoom downhill or sail through the air for a wild day. SHOOT LASERS WHILE YOU RIDE A COASTER Ride a roller coaster and play laser tag at the same time on the Alpine Flyer … Read more
Website to Soaky Mountain Waterpark: CLICK On bold, green print Plan ahead for a sliding, splashing summer at Soaky Mountain Water Park! The park, open May through September, is family fun with thrills for every age. Older kids and adults experience gravity-defying flights, shot into the air on the water park’s most challenging rides. The … Read more
Website: CLICK On bold, green print If you love snow-covered mountains and Christmas lights, this is the perfect time for you to visit the Smokies. From snowy winter hikes to skiing at Ober Gatlinburg to sipping hot chocolate by your My Bearfoot Cabin’s fireplace, there’s a lot to love about the Smoky Mountains in the … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT My Bigfoot Adventures offers a comprehensive, personable, and safe guided motor or hiking experience. For all tours, you will be picked up and dropped off wherever you are staying. Hiking Tours My Bigfoot Adventures makes the hike work for you: your pace, your interests, your needs. We add local … Read more
Starting one minute after midnight of the 3rd, for the Fourth of July Midnight Parade begins. This mile-long stream of parade entrants will work its way along Parkway led by a perfect Grand Marshal each year. Gatlinburg always shows its love of country by honoring front-line medical workers and all first responders, veterans and military personnel. … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT WHERE WHERE NOTED ON ARTICLE If you’ve never beheld the truly awesome sight of the Smoky Mountain Fall Hiking, the Autumn color change is breathtaking. Climb to the top of any trail, ridge or any height where you can see the Appalachians stretched out, and you will see sights … Read more
Cycling in the Smoky Mountains While there aren’t mountain bike trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, most of the roads within the park are too steep and too dangerous for most cyclists. However, if you want a challenge, you can find exceptional road and mountain bike routes around the Smoky Mountains. Many of … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT There are wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains you can see throughout the year, but the spring and summer are prime times of the year to see them. They come in every color, and you’ll see them along trails and when the trees bloom. Cades Cove Cades Cove is probably the … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT At Halloween, we can all look forward to spooky thrills, trips to pumpkin patches, and the beautiful sight of the leaves changing their color. The Smoky Mountains are a spectacular place to spend the fall season and Halloween. Pigeon Forge Community Center Halloween Party This family-friendly Halloween party at … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT When visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, one of the best activities to do as a family, couple, or with friends is to have a picnic. After you eat, you can explore different parts of the national park. CADES COVE One of the most popular picnic areas is Cades Cove. The picnic … Read more
WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Dollywood’s Splash Country is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day every year. Enjoy all the slides, rides and thrills. This Pigeon Forge water park also has dining opportunities and entertainment, on 35 acres adjacent to the main Dollywood amusement and theme park. Splash Country offers water slides such … Read more
WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Horseback Riding at Cades Cove Riding Stables Cades Cove Riding Stables in Cades Cove, TN offer vacationers to the Smokies some of the most pristine scenery in the entire Great Smokies National Park, while on horseback. The stables in Cades Cove, Tennessee are the only Smoky Mountain riding stables … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT December is truly a beautiful time of year to visit Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains. Cool weather, Christmas lights, and special events to make something your family will remember for a lifetime. The Smoky Mountains at Christmas is one of the best Christmas destinations in the nation. Beautiful … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT See A Smoky Mountain Fall Festival This gorgeous time of year offers fall events in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are just a few of fall festivals you can enjoy in the Smokies! A Beautiful Fall Hike As cooler temperatures arrive, the Smoky Mountains display a stunning array of … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Spring and Summer is for bikers, and that means it’s time to get that ride out of the garage and on the road. Across Tennessee and North Carolina in the Smokies are rides including Tail of the Dragon, Blue Ridge Parkway and Cherohala Skyway. The Tail of the Dragon … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT While many visitors to the Smoky Mountains know about Cades Cove loop, there’s another motor nature trail that’s worth exploring, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. This beautiful trail is located just minutes from Gatlinburg! Plus, it’s full of history and exciting sights to see! About the Trail To … Read more
(WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD PRINT) When looking for 3-season excitement in the Great Smoky Mountains, tubing and white-water rafting are the answer. You can cruise down the river giggling and lazily relaxing with friends and family, or rush through white water, heart racing and laughing to get through – the Smoky Mountains has everything you … Read more
WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT There is nothing like fall in the Smoky Mountains! The Smokies offer some of the most spectacular fall colors you’ll ever see. This is a guide to everything you need to know about the fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains. The Best Time to See the Fall Foliage in … Read more
WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT Dollywood parks offer an amazing experience and escape into the Great Smoky Mountains with thrilling rides, a water park, food and the high-energy entertainment and expert craftspeople. Like other popular amusement parks, Dollywood can be crowded and require a part of your vacation budget. Keep reading for ideas to save. Dollywood … Read more
When summer temperatures rise on your Smoky Mountain vacation, an you’re wanting to find a place to hop in some water you are in the right place. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 2,100 miles of flowing water! With this much wate, there many places to go. Grab your sunglasses and swimsuit, … Read more