A vacation destination like the Great Smoky Mountains is rewarding because of the many things to do and the wonderful places to stay. The region offers everything you need for a family vacation, honeymoon, romantic getaway, church retreat, family reunion, or corporate meeting place.
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show opened this summer in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Part of Dolly Parton’s group of dinner theaters, Pirates Voyage lets guests join Captain Blackbeard, “the most famous pirate to ever sail the seven seas and his quartermaster Calico Jack as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in an epic battle for […]
The Great Smoky Mountains will soon be aglow with Dollywood’s Harvest Festival – a more than month-long celebration of all things fall that starts September 27th and runs through November 2. This festival was recently named the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the country by USA TODAY’S 10Best Reader’s Choice travel awards. Carved pumpkins […]
The Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are a premier family destination 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 kids (and adults, too!) spending time in nature can be […]
The kids are back in school and the weather is about to cool down ever so slightly. With a hint of fall in the air, many are already wondering when the leaves change in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. If you want to know when the leaves change in Gatlinburg and where you can go […]
The weather may still be warm and the sun shining brightly, but the beginnings of fall are upon us in The Great Smoky Mountains. School is back in session. The evenings and early mornings have a light nip in them. Fall in The Smokies is a spectacular event – from the tree colors to cooler […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created in 1934. This park was created for many reasons – the stunning natural beauty, the cold and flowing waterfalls, and the chance to conserve natural resources. During this period in American history, the automobile was becoming more affordable. With the thinking that more people would be driving […]
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 […]
Dollywood parks offer a spectacular experience and escape into the Great Smoky Mountains with thrilling rides, a water park, food and the high-energy entertainment and the expert craftspeople the park was built on. All of it easily accessible from your cozy cabin rental. Like other popular amusement parks, Dollywood can be crowded and expensive – […]
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 […]
Ask anyone what animal they want to see the most in the Smokies and they’ll undoubtedly say a black bear. In fact, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has approximately 1600 black bears roaming around at any given time! While your odds of seeing a bear sound good, this really only equates to 1-2 bears […]
