Within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are more than 800 miles of trails. From easy strolls to difficult climbs, there is a hike for every age and skill level. And with mild weather year round, the park offers beautiful and unique views in every season. Winter offers unobstructed views, fall provides vivid colors in the changing leaves, and summer is warm and green. Now that spring is in full bloom, visitors can enjoy beautiful wildflowers, sunny days, cool nights and calming mountain streams.

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Every year, thousands of incredible cars (and of course, their owners) ride into Pigeon Forge for an impressive display of classics, buckets, roadsters, collectors, street machines and more. And as one of the largest collector car events in the country, the Smoky Mountain Spring Rod Run is something that both car enthusiasts and casual onlookers won’t want to miss. Whether you spend your days drooling over classic cars or not, you will certainly be impressed with the amazing variety and work gathered in one place.

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Spring has arrived in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! All of the warm weather, blooming flowers and bright sunshine have put us in quite the giving mood! Last year, we had a set of spring time deals and got great feedback from our fans and customers, so we decided to make the Spring Fling Specials an annual event!

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It’s the moment everyone has been waiting for – the official announcement of the winners of our 2013 Photo Contest! After receiving more than 1,200 entries, we narrowed the field down to 59, and now we are announcing the top five photos. We loved looking at all of the entries and would like to thank everyone who entered their picture in to our contest. Continue reading →

Easter is a time for egg hunts, bunnies, Peeps, woven baskets, pastel outfits, colorful jelly beans and chocolate. It is also a time for family, and Gatlinburg’s Easter calendar is full of family-friendly events this year. From art and music to food and celebrations of faith, there is something for everyone.

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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems. The park is home to an estimated 60,000 to 80,000 species of wildflowers, trees, bears, deer, squirrels, salamanders, snakes, birds, fish, bats and more. Its diversity adds to its beauty, drawing millions of visitors each year. Along with the many species of plants and animals, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has dozens of streams and unique rock formations.

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