Top Cades Cove Hiking Trails

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 Cove for its beauty, history, and wildlife. There are terrific hiking trails around […]

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Time For A Girls Trip

Catch up with your best girls with a girls trip to the Smokies. When it’s time to get away with the girls, the Great Smoky Mountains has everything you might want – from great food and unique restaurants to spas, amazing hikes, shopping, and cabins with great amenities for all the laughs and luxury. With […]

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Spring Festivals 2023

Spring Festivals 2023 It’s time to get outside in the Great Smoky Mountains to enjoy Spring and the many festivals that will awake your senses, your mind and crafty side. The fun starts this weekend! Arts, Crafts, and More April 21-22 Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, […]

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Outdoor Activities In The Smokies

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 and Tunes, Anakeesta will feature live music four days a week by local bands at […]

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Car Shows 2023

However From spring to fall, the Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Car shows are for car enthusiasts showing off their pride and joy, for collectors displaying the best of their high-dollar purchases and for anyone interested […]

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Spring Break 2023

Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains during Spring Break – wildflowers, hikes, rollercoasters, Dollywood opening and much more! Whether you want to get physical in the outdoors; play; be entertained by amazing artists; eat and drink fun and interesting foods; or just relax with spectacular views, the Great Smoky Mountains has what you are looking for […]

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Hiking Trails For Seniors In 2023

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 with limited mobility, you’ll want to check out this list of hiking trails for seniors in the […]

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Hikes For Kids in the Smoky Mountains

Hikes For Kids Are Healthy The Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are a premier family destination with great hikes for kids in United States.  While there’s plenty to do in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg attraction-wise, unplugging and unwinding together as a family can be done here, too!  Studies show that […]

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Valentine’s Day Weekend

Valentine’s Day Weekend It’s finally here and as you know, February 14th, the day we celebrate romance, is This Tuesday! Do you have your Valentine’s day weekend planned? How about your Valentine’s Day? We know that many questions come to mind when planning the perfect Valentine’s Day weekend and day with your Valentine.  Questions like, […]

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Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton!

In our book, the day we say, “Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton”, should be a holiday! The pride of Tennessee, Dolly Rebecca Parton, was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, also home to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Undoubtedly, you’ll find that it’s the most visited national park in the United States, […]

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