Salamanders are nocturnal creatures that create their habitat mainly in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The moist moss and abundant greenery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park make for a comfortable environment for these amphibians. Their porous skin requires constant moisture in order for them to thrive in the wild, and the Smokies offer just that. In the family of amphibians with newts, sirens, and amphiumas, salamanders have smooth, moist, porous skin, have long tails, and lay jelly-like eggs. Because they can be found in both moist and terrestrial habitats, these salamanders are often used by scientists to

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The season of autumn in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is one of the busiest times of the year. The Great Smoky Mountains offer one of the most spectacular fall foliage displays in the country, drawing in thousands and thousands of visitors every year. One of the most festive and beautiful times to visit, the crisp weather and gorgeous scenery keeps families coming back for their Gatlinburg fall vacation year after year. With such breathtaking fall color displays, many of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals book pretty far in advance. Families, couples, and friends begin planning their Gatlinburg fall vacations months ahead of time,

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This unique grocery store is located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. An earth friendly grocery, Whole Earth Grocery is a complete natural foods store and café offering a variety of organic foods, seasonal produce, and high quality herbs. Purchase some herbs to cook with or to simply make homemade remedies for your loved ones. For wellness, you'll find vitamins, nutritional supplement options, and homeopathic remedies. Whole Earth Grocery also offers baby items and a full line of aromatherapy products. If you are looking for a delicious yet healthy option for lunch, the Whole Earth Café is the

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If you love the Smoky Mountains, national parks, and preserving both of their history you will love the news you are about to read! Coming to East Tennessee in the very near future is a new facility that will house artifacts and more that are remnants of those that lives and died in the Smoky Mountains. We have evidence that people were calling the Smoky Mountains their home since prehistoric times but now we have more than enough artifacts to display and a place to display them. New funding has been approved in the Smoky Mountains for a facility that

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With the start of October underway, you may be getting the craving for some of your favorite fall foods. With apples and pumpkins in season, now is one of the best times of year to chow down on fresh fall-inspired dishes. At home you may be limited to only pumpkin spice lattes…but in Gatlinburg there’s much more in store! From hearty, belly-warming dinners to delectable desserts, these are five of our favorite fall foods in the Smoky Mountains. If you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains to check out the leaves, it’s practically obligatory that you try out a few of

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Different from the outlet malls and bargain stores of Pigeon Forge, the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is known for its variety of specialty shops. These unique, locally owned stores are scattered throughout the town and add a delightful charm to the downtown Parkway. From hand-crafted jewelry to tasty cooking sauces and dips, these specialty shops are some of our favorite in the Smoky Mountains! All Sauced Up 646 Parkway You have never seen anything quite like this Gatlinburg store! Featuring more than 4,000 gourmet foods and kitchen gadgets, the selection is seemingly endless. The store even offers more than 150

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If you have ever visited the city of Gatlinburg during the summer months, you know how busy the downtown area can be. With hundreds of honeymooning couples, family vacationers, groups on reunions and more, the city of Gatlinburg can get a little hectic! If you have your heart set on exploring the downtown Parkway, you can quickly become discouraged by the parking, traffic and overall congestion of the area. Luckily, Gatlinburg is great at pleasing its yearly visitors and is offering its FREE trolley service for the third year in a row! The Gatlinburg trolley fleet consists of more than

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The heat of the summer may leave you and your family in need of some cooling off on this year's Gatlinburg vacation. While renting one of our cabins with their own private pool or enjoying your cabin with pool access may be an option, these cabins do book quickly for the summer months. If you're scorched from the sun and in dire need of some refreshment, the city of Gatlinburg has you covered! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to several rivers and swimming holes that make for the perfect summer retreats. With the water at a cooling

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