by American Patriot Getaways
If you’ve got a peak season trip planned to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, you know that traffic can sometimes be a real pain. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to stay out of the majority of the traffic and continue to enjoy your trip to the Smoky Mountains. Check out our tips for avoiding traffic […]
It’s time to celebrate America’s Declaration of Independence, our birthday! And what better place to celebrate America the Beautiful than in the majestic Smoky Mountains. Whether you are a local or in town for a summer visit, there are plenty of ways and places to celebrate on Thursday, July 4, and all weekend. Here are […]
When summer temperatures begin to soar on your Gatlinburg vacation, you’re going to want to find a nice cool place to hop in some water. Luckily, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 2,100 miles of flowing water! With so much water coursing through the area, there are no shortage of places to […]
Why rent in the Smoky Mountains near the Parkway? You will be near all the action if you rent a cabin in the Smoky Mountains near the Parkway. You’ll feel like you are deep in the historic mountains but be just a short drive or even walk from shopping, dinner theaters, eating, rides, attractions and […]
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 […]
When you are looking for the ultimate 3-season excitement in the Great Smoky Mountains, tubing and white-water rafting are the answer. Whether you want to cruise down the river giggling and lazily relaxing with friends and family or rush through white water, heart racing, laughing and working together to get through – the Smoky Mountains […]
A family trip to the Smokies includes lots of activities. Maybe a trip to Dollywood or a day spent walking the strip in Gatlinburg is in the works. Sometimes though, mother nature doesn’t always take our plans into account. The Smoky Mountains are actually considered a temperate rainforest, with the high elevations of our mountains […]
The Great Smoky Mountains offer so many adventures and tons of fun but the best part and the reason the national park and surrounding cities and all their adventures exist is the glorious vistas. The mountains themselves. The smoky look of them. The majestic rise into the sky. The wildlife. When planning a trip to […]
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 […]
