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Top events of 2025 Looking for the best vacation for 2025? The Great Smoky Mountains are calling, and we have all the top events for the new year – from car shows to music festivals, a fishing tournament and Dollywood’s adventures and opening (read)
Published on Monday, December 30, 2024
Pigeon Forge’s annual Winterfest 2024 celebration starts Thursday, November 7, 2024, and runs through February 2025. Turn on all the twinkly Christmas lights and let’s get to celebrating because Smoky Mountains are calling (read)
Published on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Situated between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Wears Valley is an elevated valley that provides an entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Don’t miss Wears Valley! Wears Valley is located 11 miles from Pigeon Forge, 15 miles from Gatlinburg (read)
Published on Friday, October 25, 2024
For those wanting to try something a little different during their stay, read to find our top choices for lesser know attractions in the Smokies. The Sinks Here are our favorite attractions for off the beaten path adventures. The Sinks The (read)
Published on Friday, October 11, 2024
Looking for a different type of theme park, with your family, during your stay? Read about these unique theme parks in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. We all know about that one theme park in our area but did you know that Sevierville and Pigeon Forge (read)
Published on Friday, August 30, 2024
When you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains – whether for a weekend or a week, a great day trip is a ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway – celebrating its 85th birthday this year – connects Shenandoah National Park (read)
Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024
Cades Cove with its broad, lush, green valley surrounded by mountains is a can’t-miss kind of place, especially for hiking. More than 11 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, and nearly 4 million of them choose (read)
Published on Monday, June 3, 2024
With stunning views throughout the more than 500,000 acres of land, there’s plenty of luscious landscape to explore, admire, and hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but how does one hike safe? As the highest visited national park in (read)
Published on Monday, May 20, 2024
Check your backpack before hiking the twisted trails of the Smoky Mountain wilderness. Is everything you need securely inside? Carefully packing for any hiking trip is as important as a hiking buddy and people at home who know your plans and general (read)
When you are planning a family vacation to the Smoky Mountains, you have to find things the kids will love. What could be better than a series of water activities on summer vacation? They’ll keep you cool while providing a ton of fun. Here (read)
Aging doesn’t have to mean missing out on hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hiking trails for everyone and every skill level. If you’ve got older adults, senior citizens, or group members (read)
Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024
If you are going to do something once, do it right and do it big. We have the five best one time adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains to do at least one time in your life. One Time Adventures Hiking The Smokies The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (read)
Published on Thursday, December 7, 2023
Are you looking for a waterfall hike? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular vacation getaway for good reason. We have beautiful mountain peaks, many of the highest in the eastern US. We’re also home to more than (read)
Published on Monday, September 25, 2023
Did you know you could explore cool caves when you visit the Smokies? Tennessee has more than 10,000 caves, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) has plenty for you on a visit to the area. More than 90% of the caves are located on private (read)
Published on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Cades Cove is a favorite destination for many people visiting the Smokies with its broad, lush, green valley surround by mountains. More than 11 million people coming through the Smokies each year, and nearly 4 million of them choose a trip to Cades (read)
Published on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Zipline, hike, ride horses, ride roller coasters, play – there ae so many outdoor activities for families in the Smokies Anakeesta Anakeesta is celebrating the flowers of spring with Blooms & Tunes April 14 – June 5. Also, putting the tunes in Blooms (read)
Published on Monday, April 3, 2023
“Nothing is so beautiful as Spring,” English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote in the poem “Spring.” In the Great Smoky Mountains, spring comes with much joy as flowers bloom, the sun shines and outdoor dining restaurant experience becomes an option again (read)
Published on Monday, March 27, 2023
When wedding bells are in the air and romance is what you crave, how about looking for romance in the Smoky Mountains. In fact, a Smoky Mountain Honeymoon is the perfect way to start your new life together! Are you getting married this year, or celebrating (read)
Published on Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in the eastern United States. Smoky Mountain Information It’s a treasure trove of natural wonders, offering breathtaking mountain scenery, flowing rivers and streams (read)
Published on Friday, July 15, 2022
Get your car show on for the rest of the summer and fall with these exciting Smoky Mountain events. August 12 – 14, 2022 Sparks Car Show In its 9th year, the Sparks Car Show is 3 days at the Sevier County Fairgrounds at this family-run open event (read)
Published on Thursday, July 7, 2022
Looking for something cool to do this summer when it’s hot out? Try exploring caves or spelunking – Tennessee has some wonderful and interesting caves – more than 8,350 caves! Exploring Caves & Forbidden Caverns In Sevierville, (read)
Published on Thursday, June 9, 2022
2022 Top Cades Cove Hiking Trails – Great Smoky Mountains Cades Cove is a favorite destination for many people visiting the Smokies with its broad, lush, green valley surround by mountains. More than 11 million people coming through the Smokies (read)
Published on Friday, June 3, 2022
Guys’ weekend is just a short drive away when you plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Whether it’s a Father’s Day (June 19, 2022 btw) trip with all the brothers and dad, a bachelor party or just a much-needed getaway (read)
Published on Friday, May 27, 2022
Pigeon Forge has a rich history. In fact, did you know that it began as part of North Carolina? Then it grew into a forging village and a tourist city when the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created. Today, there are so many attractions, restaurants (read)
Published on Friday, May 20, 2022
Are you ready to vacation in Gatlinburg? Families have flocked to Gatlinburg for years. The myriad activities and attractions available keep every member pleased and occupied. Adults and kids alike can never claim boredom with the nature, amusement... (read)
Published on Friday, April 29, 2022
If you like the thrill of racing, Go-Kart tracks in the Smokies is where you wanna be. Here are some of our favorite spots. Before you know it, they’ll be yours too. Ripley’s With 3 levels of tracks, Ripley’s Super Fun Park offers a place (read)
Published on Friday, April 15, 2022
The Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge can be difficult decision to make, especially when you’re on limited time. So we decided to make it a little less taxing as you undergo the Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge dilemma with a guide to which town might (read)
Published on Friday, April 8, 2022
Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying some outdoor dining? We have the best places to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains. Tom & Earl’s Back Alley Grill From snacks to burgers, paninis and salads, the Back Alley Grill (read)
Published on Friday, March 25, 2022
Find Live Music in the Great Smoky Mountains With a rich history in music, the towns of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are filled with music year round – from bands at bars and restaurants and outdoor traveling musicians to festivals, holiday events (read)
Published on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
When wedding bells are in the air and romance is what you crave, a Smoky Mountain Honeymoon is the perfect way to start your new life together! Are you getting married this year, or celebrating the day you did? For romance, adventure, good food and beautiful (read)
Published on Thursday, February 3, 2022
Spend a week in January learning and experiencing the history and present-day awesomeness of The Great Smoky Mountains with Wilderness Wildlife Week. The engaging and interactive Wilderness Wildlife Week is back in person Jan. 25-29, 2022, in Pigeon (read)
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2021
There are many Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg attractions that will provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. Whether you like museums, miniature golf, scenic helicopter rides, arcades, go carts, snow boarding, or ziplining, you& (read)
Published on Friday, December 17, 2021
Looking for something new? We’ve come up with 8 Smoky Mountain attractions: unique museums, natural attractions, sports and restaurants that you probably haven’t been to, but should! Salt and Pepper Museum The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum (read)
Published on Friday, September 17, 2021
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