Not only is Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a major landmark for people in the Southeast, but it is also the most visited national park in the entire country. According to National Geographic, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park drew more than 10 million visitors last year, which was more than double the number…
DetailsThe Ultimate Adventure: Smoky Mountain Style Webster defines adventure as an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks an exciting or remarkable experience an enterprise involving financial risk I can think of a number of things to fit these definitions, can’t you? The Smoky Mountains are home to lots of adventurous activities like whitewater rafting…
DetailsIf you live anywhere near East Tennessee and don’t consider yourself an “outdoorsy” person, there’s a good chance you’ve felt left out of activities your more nature loving friends enjoy. Thankfully, we have a solution for you! Laurel Falls Trail is the perfect Smoky Mountains hike if traditional hiking is not your cup of tea.…
DetailsRounding out this mini-series on activities in the Smokies, we’ll take a look at some of the amazing activities available in the Gatlinburg, Townsend, and Pigeon Forge areas. These activities will have a more adult theme to them, so keep these in mind the next time you’re planning an adult weekend to The Great Smoky…
DetailsOne of the many things we love about our little corner of the world, the Smoky Mountains area, is that there’s an abundance of activities, events, and places to visit for people of all ages. From 2 to 92, everyone can find something for them in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend. However, this one’s…
DetailsGatlinburg and the surrounding areas of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend. In the face of disaster and tragedy at the end of the year, there was a silver lining — the people of East Tennessee stepped up and came together to help our neighbors. More than enough goods and services were donated to meet the…
DetailsHappy first day of winter! What better way to kick off the winter season than a chilly, overcast day. With the weekend approaching, and holiday vacation time looming, why not take a trip down to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge do a tremendous amount of winter events each…
DetailsWinter is officially upon us, and the cold winter temperatures have people bundling up and turning on their space heaters. While we would bet that you would love to be out on the Pigeon River doing some tubing (we sure do too), there is another way that you can get out and tube this winter!…
DetailsThere are plenty of great whitewater rafting destinations in Tennessee and North Carolina — in fact, here are the best 50 rivers in the Southeast. However, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite spots right here in Tennessee (or places so close that they’re nearly Tennessee) that are great for those who are new…
DetailsOn November 28th, 2016 a small fire that originated in the Chimney Tops of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park sprung out of control when the humidity dropped and wind speeds increased — at one point possibly reaching 87 m.p.h. in certain locations. These wind speeds, extremely dry conditions, and downed power lines throwing sparks…
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