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Jul152018

An Outdoorsy Family Getaway in the Smoky Mountains

Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesJuly 15, 2018

It’s no secret that the Smoky Mountains are a breathtaking place to visit. With the area’s natural beauty, wildlife, and hiking trails, it is a prime vacation destination for families who love the great outdoors. However, there is more to the Smokies than just mountains – there is an abundance of thrilling (and relaxing!) outdoor…

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Jun12018

What Makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park So Popular?

Activities in the Smokies, Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesJune 1, 2018

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…

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Mar242018

Weddings in the Smoky Mountains

Activities in the SmokiesBy Bri SprolesMarch 24, 2018

The 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…

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Jun72017

A Smoky Mountains Hike for the Non-Hiker

Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesJune 7, 2017

If 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.…

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Feb72017

The Adult’s Guide to the Smoky Mountains

Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesFebruary 7, 2017

Rounding 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…

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Jan72017

The Kids’ Guide to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Activities in the SmokiesBy Bri SprolesJanuary 7, 2017

One 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…

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Jan32017

Visit Gatlinburg in 2017: January & Winter Events

Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesJanuary 3, 2017

Gatlinburg 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…

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Dec202016

Winter Events in the Smokies

Activities in the SmokiesBy Bri SprolesDecember 20, 2016

Happy 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…

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Dec202016

Snow Tubing in Gatlinburg

Planning your tripBy Bri SprolesDecember 20, 2016

Winter 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!…

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Dec72016

Best Beginner Whitewater Rafting Rivers In & Near Tennessee

Planning your trip, White Water RaftingBy Larry WardDecember 7, 2016

There 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…

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