Revised & Updated - October 18, 2013. Thinking about taking a Gatlinburg hayride? Autumn is my favorite time of year, with the vibrant beauty of the leaves changing and the crisp, cool weather, it's hard not to enjoy being outside. One of the … [Read more...]
Getting To Know Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Pretend, for just a moment, that there were no outlet malls in Sevier County; There are no amusement parks. If those facts were true, the area would still have one of the largest tourist attractions in the area with the Great Smoky Mountains … [Read more...]
Clingmans Dome: What A View!
If you take Highway 441 out of Gatlinburg and head into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the right hand side of the road you'll find a 7-mile spur that runs along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. This serpentine byway, which ducks … [Read more...]
39 Must-Visit Gatlinburg Tennessee Attractions
Looking for a great list of Gatlinburg Tennessee attractions and activities that come highly recommended by visitors? Well, when it comes to things to do in Gatlinburg, TN and the surrounding Smokies area, one thing is for sure—there is practically … [Read more...]
Clear The Decks! Light The Lights!
Everything’s coming up Christmas in The Smoky Mountains! It’s that time of the year once again...the time of the year when our little towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg magically turn into a Christmas Light Spectacular! I remember … [Read more...]
Smoky Mountain Christmas Comes To Dollywood
Christmas has come to Dollywood with the Smoky Mountain Christmas. This spectacular celebration of Christmas features Dollywood as a beautiful winter wonderland of lights, as well as sensational shows and Santa's Workshop. Running through January 2, … [Read more...]
It’s Christmas All Year Long At The Christmas Place & The Inn At Christmas Place
When it comes to the Smoky Mountains, it seems that the area and the Christmas season go hand in hand. Nowhere in the area is this more apparent than The Christmas Place, one of the largest Yuletide-themed shops in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge … [Read more...]
Why You Must Visit The Apple Barn Cider Mill And General Store
The Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store – For over twenty years, visitors to the Smoky Mountains have been enchanted by this unique tourist attraction. I have to tell you that it’s one of my favorite stops each time I travel to the area. … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg White Water Rafting Equals Family Fun
Gatlinburg vacations offers a multitude of things to do, but no family vacation would be complete without a rafting trip down a river. White water rafting offers hours of adventure and gorgeous mountain scenery that the whole family can enjoy. The … [Read more...]
Campers: Be Sure To Check Out Riverbend Campground In Pigeon Forge, TN
I have been camping several times in my life. Most have been good experiences. Some have proven not be so great. I have had some run-ins with weather conditions and some not so friendly people at times. But I wanted to share my thoughts about a … [Read more...]