The Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural tapestry of Southern Appalachian history. The mountains have had a long human history spanning thousands of years—from the prehistoric Paleo Indians to early European settlement in the 1800s to loggers and Civilian Conservation Corps in the 20th century to the introduction of overnight cabin rentals in the late 1970’s.
Beginning January 5th, 2020 and in effect until February 29, 2020, Laurel Creek Road in the Smokies is closed. Repair work is being done to Bote Mountain tunnel for the first time since being built in the 1940s. The road will remain closed to cars, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. This road is the only access […]
Are you a gearhead? You like a 4-banger or a 6-banger? Do you spend your weekends wrenching and talking about torque? If so, or if you just like to look at pretty cars, the Smoky Mountains and their car shows are calling you. Several times a year, cars of all kinds are found in Pigeon […]
Everyone loves a good deal, but sometimes a good deal can be hard to find when you come to one of the most visited places in the country! Gatlinburg is well-known as a vacation destination for families and couples here on the east coast. Often times, busy tourist towns can be known for their high […]
One of the best qualities about nature and a natural vacation setting such as in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that a lot of what you can do is FREE! There are so many things to do and see in the Pigeon Forge area that are free or inexpensive. Here are nine of […]
Summer blooms are starting to show up here in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While the low elevations have seen many beautiful flowers come and go, the high elevations are just getting started! There are many reasons to visit the high elevations of the Smoky Mountains in the summer months. In fact, we […]
The majestic mountains and valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains are a perfect backdrop for romance and making a lifelong commitment to the one you love. Whether you live an hour or 24 hours from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee, consider the beautiful and serene national park for your wedding destination. No two weddings […]
With over 11.4 million annual visitors, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country – seeing as many visitors as Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon combined! A popular national park can sometimes mean big crowds during busy times of year. If you’re looking to see the park and […]
On any given day in the towns around the beautiful Smoky Mountains, visitors and locals are enjoying the vistas, the sites, the sounds, the attractions of the area and the shopping! That’s right, Sevier County is known as much for its shopping opportunities – from unique local shops to international designer outlets – as it […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to break out the BBQ and a few good tunes. Luckily, if you’re planning a visit to Sevierville, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge in late May you have a chance to do just that at one of TWO amazing festivals. Read on to learn all about Sevierville’s Bloomin’ […]
Each and every year in the Smoky Mountains, for a magical few nights in June, something spectacular happens. One of the 19 species of fireflies in our spectacular park, the Photinus carolinus, synchronize their flashing pattern. These synchronized fireflies are a true sight to behold and worth attempting to see. Read this post to see […]
