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A+ Shuttle by David Haywood

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(WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT) A+ Shuttle by David Haywood provides the following. Guided ToursCades Cove, Newfound Gap, Roaring Fork, or others as requested  Hiker Preferred DriverGo see the The Great Smoky Mountains  Airport Shuttle ServiceFriendly, Professional Transportation Services  By Appointment OnlyCall 865-466-3212 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Whether you are just arriving for a Smoky Mountain Experience … Read more

Rocky Top Tours

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(WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT) Now Offering Hiking ShuttlesRocky Top Tours is now offering regular hiking shuttles to Laurel Falls, Alum Cave, the Chimneys, and Newfound Gap trailheads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We also offer shuttles to Rainbow Falls, Trillium Gap, and the Boulevard Trail with a reservation. TRAVEL WITH YOUR … Read more

Pearl Harbor Tree in Cades Cove

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Finding the Pearl Harbor Tree Finding the Pearl Harbor Tree in Cades Cove can be an exciting challenge. Directions to the Pearl Harbor Tree: The luxury cabins of My Bearfoot Cabins are rustic, genuine log cabins with the modern touch you can rely on. Pat and Don Kirchhoefer, owners618-559-3915pat@mybearfootcabins.comhttps://mybearfootcabins.com

Hiking to the House of the Fairies

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WEBSITE: CLICK ON THE BOLD, GREEN PRINT History of the Fairy House A man named Louis E. Voorheis bought and developed land from 1928 to 1944. He owned 38 acres of land in what is known as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Voorheis wanted this area to be a mountain retreat to get away from … Read more

Carriage Rides and Hay Rides

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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

Great Smoky Mountains Museum

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WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Have you ever wondered what life for the early settlers of the Smokies was like? Find out for yourself at The Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. With fascinating exhibits and a reconstructed mountain village, this Smoky Mountain museum offers one of the most informative attractions in the region. Resting on … Read more

My Bigfoot Adventure Tours

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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

Smoky Mountains Legends

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WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Supernatural tales and myths. The Smoky Mountains are full of them. Smoky Mountains Gold Mine Here’s the story of Perry Shults and the lost Smoky Mountains gold mine. Somewhere in upper Greenbrier Cove near Webb Creek during the time of the Civil War, Shults discovered a shallow streak of … Read more

GATLINBURG AND PIGEON FORGE FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

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The towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge both have interesting histories. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge To be in a Different State From around 1784 to 1788, eight counties that would one day be part of East Tennessee formed their own independent territory called Franklin. This small area applied to be the 14th state in the … Read more

Best Hiking Trails in Tremont

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Tremont is a region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that’s only a short drive from Gatlinburg, TN. Tremont is not the most popular or well-known area of the national park, so you can explore the treasures of Tremont without having to deal with the crowds. Tremont is a beautiful region of the park … Read more

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

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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

Historical Places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ideal for history buffs! There are historical landmarks throughout the park. To help make the most of your next vacation, here’s the top 6 historical places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Walker Sisters Place The Walker Sisters Place is a log cabin … Read more

The Amazing Great Smoky Mountains

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WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches across more than 800 square miles of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The park is home to amazing wildlife, breathtaking views all year long and some of the oldest mountains in the world. The park welcomed a record 12,547,743 visitors in 2019, which is … Read more

Waterfalls Make Your Smoky Mountain Vacation Memorable

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WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Smoky Mountain Waterfalls are some of the most spectacular in the South. There are waterfalls ranging from 25 feet to 180 feet! The waterfalls featured here are ideal for those who are more interested in the waterfall itself, than a hike to see it. However, there are some waterfalls featured … Read more

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge History

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1. William Ogle Visits “The Land of Paradise” William Ogle traveled to the future site of Gatlinburg, TN, a place he called “The Land of Paradise” in 1802.  He was from South Carolina.  He, his wife, Martha Jane, and seven children, has a vision of a bright future.  He cut and hewed logs for a … Read more

Describing Four Areas of the Smoky Mountains

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The Great Smoky Mountains is peaceful, has rivers dressed with rhododendrons on the banks, and vivid autumn colors that begin during October in the higher elevations and sprawl down to the lower elevations as the month blends into November.  Since the park is so diverse and covers such a large area, planning a vacation to … Read more