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Planning a trip to Gatlinburg? Get expert travel tips, weather info, and local guides for your next Smoky Mountain adventure.
What’s worse than counting down the days to your Smoky Mountain vacation only to be stuck indoors? Rainy days are usually something to dread … but when you vacation in Gatlinburg, it’s a whole different story! With a variety of indoor activities and fun-filled cabins to boot, Gatlinburg has plenty in store even on those dreary afternoons. In Gatlinburg For hours of indoor fun, check out these Gatlinburg events and attractions. The Hollywood Wax Museum is a unique attraction where you can get up close and personal with your favorite Hollywood stars. At Ripley’s Mirror Maze, you can test your […]
A visit to the Smokies is not complete without venturing into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With hiking, biking, bird-watching, rafting, horseback riding, and so much more, this park has all the stops to make your Smoky Mountain vacation truly unforgettable! But before you get out on the 800 miles of trails, you need to make sure you have all the right gear. No need to shop around before you come to town. Instead, check out these great outdoor outfitters conveniently located right in heart of the Smoky Mountains for all your hiking gear this year. Little River Trading […]
One of the best times of year to visit the Smokies is springtime. As the winter weather slowly makes its exit, spring arrives and brings warm air, blooming wildflowers, lush greenery, flowing streams, rushing waterfalls, and stirring wildlife. It’s a beautiful sight to behold, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the perfect place to enjoy this stunning display of nature. But Gatlinburg offers even more for those looking to spend spring in the Smokies. A jam-packed community calendar provides plenty of entertainment for the entire month of April, with events for the whole family. If you’re headed to […]
When Christmas rolls around, I’m always reminded of “Oprah’s Favorite Things.” It makes me think of my favorite things in the bustling city of Gatlinburg. From food to activities, here are a few of my favorite things in this charming Smoky Mountain town! Breakfast – The Pancake Pantry One of Gatlinburg’s long-standing establishments, the Pancake Pantry always draws me in. When I want a hearty breakfast, I stop in for a big stack of pancakes with a side of bacon, sausage, or hashbrowns. They have pancakes for every taste, including sweet potato, wild blueberry, old-fashioned buttermilk, banana pineapple, peach, Swiss […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Smoky Mountain National Park Quarter was released on January 27, 2014. This is the first quarter to be released this year from the series that began in 2010. These quarters represent the different national parks and have a different inscription to represent each national park minted on them. This quarter is number twenty-one out of fifty-six to be released in the series. The U.S. mint has released five coins annually since the collection began.This series debuted in 2010 and will be finished with the release of the fifty-sixth coin in 2021. The tails or reverse side of the quarter […]
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 […]
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 […]