Location: gatlinburg

Planning a weekend in Gatlinburg should, by all means, include both food and fun! So we put together a handy itinerary for you to use as a guide for Saturday. We have activities segmented between the southern part of Gatlinburg and the northern part, from the US-321 split. One set may be more convenient depending […]

Don’t you wish you had a time machine to go back to the “good ol’ days,” sipping on a milkshake in a diner, and listening to tunes on a jukebox? Here’s our list of six places from Sevierville and Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where you can immerse yourself in the nostalgia of days gone […]

If you’re planning a destination wedding, the Great Smoky Mountains is a beautiful place you should consider. You can have everything here—from the flowers and hair to the ceremony and honeymoon. Outside of what we have listed here, if you have any questions, you should contact the Smoky Mountain Wedding Association. They are a non-profit […]

The great thing about the Smoky Mountains is the natural way the trees cool down the environment. I bet you didn’t know this, but a single tree is like having ten air conditioners operating 20 hours a day! The evaporation from the tree leaves removes heat energy from the air. Okay, so maybe that’s enough […]

Looking for a new way to celebrate Independence Day in the Smokies? We have the perfect guide for you! Compiled below are several suggestions that highlight the wide array of patriotic options for you and your family to enjoy. From parades and festivals to food and fireworks, you’ll be busy with plenty of things to […]

It’s no wonder The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been breaking attendance records. The area is beautiful, vibrant, and full of wildlife and history. It’s also no surprise that staying in a cabin nestled in the woods or a secluded pasture is the choice of many visitors—whether they be a family or a group […]

You’re an active person who lives life to the fullest, seeking authentic adventures wherever you go. When you chose the Great Smoky Mountains for your vacation destination, you picked a world-class playground. Here are four ways to get out and play in this amazing landscape. Bluff Mountain ATV Adventures Deep in Wear’s Valley is a […]

There are so many fun things to do for gamers in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area! Whether you’re into shoot-em-up games or “The Claw,” there are plenty of arcades and fun-focused attractions in the Smokies to get the adrenaline coursing through your veins! Here are four great options for gamers and those who love […]

If you’re heading to the Great Smoky Mountains to come face-to-face with a variety of animals, you’re in luck. There are several locations where you can get up close and personal with wildlife—both native and exotic. Parrot Mountain Located in The Island, Parrot Mountain is a perfect destination for bird-lovers. Spanning four acres, Parrot Mountain […]

Spring is officially here, and the Smokies come to life with fishing and outdoor activities, great food, and wildflowers galore. Fishing You may fish year-round in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park streams are home to 67 species of fish in 12 different families, although the brook trout is the only trout species native […]