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.
Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened to traffic Monday April 15th, 2013, one month ahead of schedule. The road was shut down in January after a massive landslide washed away the land supporting the road. Crews have been working since then to re-stabilize the land and repair the roadway. Park […]
From spring’s Cirque Shanghai to Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol, and The Great American Summer in between, Dollywood’s award-winning entertainment takes center stage. Pigeon Forge, TN – March 2013 / Hospitality 1ST / Dollywood treats its 2013 guests to more shows and more time to enjoy them as the Smoky Mountains theme park introduces a spectacular […]
During the spring time of year, the Smoky Mountains begin to bloom! Spring break trips to Pigeon Forge will be filled with fun for all ages. From Car Shows to Bar-B-Que festivals, the Smoky Mountains has something to offer everyone during the spring time. Take a hike in the mountains to catch some amazing […]
In a change from the norm, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has decided to open Clingmans Dome Road to visitors starting this Friday, February 15th, 2013. The road is a popular high elevation destination and typically closes in winter months because of a threat for winter weather. The park plans to open the road […]
Beginning January 7, 2013, Sugarlands Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin getting much needed renovations to better accommodate the 850,000 thousand visitors that come through the visitor center annually. Improvements will include the main lobby and visitor contact area. Artist rendering of renovations at Sugarlands Visitor Center. The new visitor contact […]
“It’s called Tomb, an interactive attraction that resembles a pyramid. And it’s coming to Pigeon Forge, home of some of the most interesting and creative attractions this side of Orlando. A pyramid constructed of plastic foam and stucco is being built in Waldens Landing on the Parkway, yet another reason for visitors to choose Sevier […]
The Black Bear Jamboree has closed its doors but don’t worry there’s a new family dinner show coming to town! The Hatfield-McCoy Dinner Feud and Stunt Show will be replacing the Black Bear Jamboree in April 2011. There’s soon to be food, feudin’, fightin’, family and most of all Fun in the hills as the Fee/Hedrick […]
The Melting Pot Restaurant is coming to downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee April 1st, 2011. The Gatlinburg location of the Melting Pot will be between traffic light #8 and 9 upstairs from TGI Friday’s. “Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience – and for more than three decades, The Melting Pot has defined the niche across […]
Information from http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com Join Nantahala Center’s Great Outpost and the City of Gatlinburg as they turn off the lights to celebrate Earth Hour, the world’s largest public environmental action. Family activities will take place in the Great Outpost parking lot from 6 to 10 p.m. with the observance of the “lights out” initiative from 8:30 […]
Dick’s Last Resort coming to downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee March 15th, 2011. Touted as “The Shame O’ The Smokies” and “The joint your momma warned you about”, this quirky restaurant is a wacky and wild eatery where the staff is mean to you on purpose, typically dishing out obnoxious, yet witty insults. Dick’s Last Resort is […]
