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Planning a budget conscious trip to the Smokies isn’t as tricky as you may think. From museums and public parks that provide a wide range of activities to local businesses offering free (or very low cost) attractions, options abound for those seeking to come and enjoy the area without breaking the bank. In order to […]

Come along with Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer, as she navigates her way through Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa. They offer horseback riding, ATV rides, gem mining, fishing, petting zoo and more! Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is open year round, seven days a week.

Accompany Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer, as she paints a masterpiece while sipping on wine at Eagle Springs Winery’s Painting with at Twist. Eagle Springs Winery offers fun and interactive events such as Painting with a Twist & different wine festivals. At Eagle Springs Winery, they feature honey-based wines that are made locally in Tennessee. […]

Watch as Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer, explores the different activities at Ober Gatlinburg. There’s no shortage of activities with the Aerial Tramway, Ski Mountain Coaster, ice skating and much more!! Ober Gatlinburg offers fun year round featuring skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the winter, and water raft rides in the summer. They also have […]

Discounts for America’s Heroes Pigeon Forge teamed up with local businesses and vendors to provide discounts throughout the month of August for emergency responders, firefighters, police, active military, and veterans. We want to thank any members of the armed forces/veterans/first-responders mentioned above who are reading this post. Your service is much appreciated! While there is […]

The Great Smoky Mountains area is a prime destination to buy a variety of kitchen essentials at excellent prices. You’ll find outlet stores carrying bargain-priced items and specialty stores with unique gadgets and a wide selection of quality brands. We put together a handy list of recommended shops for you to visit below. Plus, we […]

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 […]