How Long Has It Been Since You’ve Had a Smoky Mountains Vacation?
A Smoky Mountains Vacation is a rite of passage for many Americans. If it has been several years since you have been in Smoky Mountain TN, you should start planning a return trip. The Great Smoky Mountains feature ancient mountains, old-growth forests, striking assortments of wildflowers, black bears, elk, and other wildlife. Visitors wondering what to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge will be pleasantly surprised to learn that many new attractions have been built. Gatlinburg is next door to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg’s prized Ripley's Believe
A Sweet Smoky Mountains Vacation Experience
The Smoky Mountains vacation memories for many are a combination of fantastic mountain views, great outdoor experiences, and the southern specialty foods especially sweet treats enjoyed. The area around Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are a desert foodies delight with a variety of unique candy shops to please any candy-lovers craving. One-of-a-kind confections are available along with vintage décor at many of the candy shops found during a TN Vacation. A list of the sweets locations with a summary of their offerings is provided to help when planning
TN Vacation To Tour All The Best Displays of Christmas Lights
There's no better place to plan a holiday vacation to see the best displays of Christmas lights than a TN vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Pack up your bags and travel to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a wide range of family-friendly activities and attractions that can be enjoyed all season long. Gatlinburg is also the ideal destination to view magnificent Christmas light displays throughout the town as well as at popular tourist spots around the area. Ring in the holiday season and celebrate Christmas during a winter vacation
Cute Bear Really Waves Hello – Tips for spotting bears in the Smoky Mountains
Spotting black bears in the Smoky Mountains is something that you may want to do while you are in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park in their natural environment. Not many people get the chance to have a cute little bear wave at them though but one viewer got just so lucky and was also able to video it to share with you. Facts about black bears Black bears are the only species of bear found in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Black bears is the second largest
Winter Hiking In The Smoky Mountains
Hiking in the Smoky Mountains can be done during any time of the year, including the winter months. While you may think that most trails would typically be closed during the cold season, it is actually a prime time to see the mountains, streams, waterfalls and animals in their natural habitat. Anyone can hike through the Smoky Mountains during the warm weather, but it takes skill and determination to see these amazing sights while they are frozen. With select trails being open for hiking in the winter, it
Gatlinburg Tennessee Weather Averages
Gatlinburg Tennessee weather averages run the gamut and is at some point comfortable to almost any climatic preference from a nippy 35 degrees in January to a warm 73 in July along with substantial rainfall throughout the year. Gatlinburg, Tennessee is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. While its hallmark location is the natural majesty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (the most visited national park in the United States), it is also home to one-of-a-kind shows, carnivals, and Dollywood, the theme park owned by country music
Smoky Mountain Winery
Located near the very end of the Parkway in Gatlinburg at the base of the Smoky Mountains you will find one of several opportunities to visit a Smoky Mountain Winery, Sugar Land Cellars. In this picturesque setting grapes and fruits mostly from local sources are brought in and processed on site to give you a unique taste of Smoky Mountain flavor. You will find red and white wines from dry to sweet and bubbly varieties available with the majority falling into the locally popular sweet category. While in the
Smoky Mountain Fall Colors – Fall 2012 is predicted The Great Smoky Mountains most colorful season in years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Smoky Mountain Fall Colors 2012 Fall 2012 is predicted The Great Smoky Mountains most colorful season in years The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in TN., kick off 2012 fall season after sights of vibrant leaf colors were reported in higher elevations by Park officials. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (October 2012) - Sevierville, Tenn., Sep. 23 marked the 2012 fall calendar season for The Great Smoky Mountains when sights of vibrant leaf colors were reported by officials at The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On October 10th https://www.nps.gov reported: “Fall colors are at
Smoky Mountain National Park: History and Natural Beauty
Whether green and blooming with the bright colors of spring or tinted with the golden hues of autumn, Great Smoky Mountain National Park is always full of beauty. In fact the Smoky Mountain National Park receives more visitors than any other National Park per year each season of the year. The border between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina runs through the center of the park as does the Appalachian Trail. Entrances to the park are located on both sides of the border, one in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and one in Cherokee, North
Spotting a Black Bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is the perfect place to begin your quest for spotting a black bear in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This massive park is home to over 1500 bruins and the best place to see one is in Cades Cove, less than thirty miles from the heart of Gatlinburg. Starting your bear adventure in Gatlinburg is a good idea as the community has everything you’ll need to help your search. You’ll find high quality outdoor gear, including hiking boots, daypacks and binoculars. Shop owners frequent the park
Guest Blog from Ripley’s Entertainment of the Smokies
At Ripley’s we are ever changing and adding new additions to our attractions to allow families to create new memories. This year we have added new things everywhere to give yet another fresh touch.
Beating the Summer Heat
By Greg Ward Five straight days of 90 degree temperatures this past May has made for an early summer. Summers in Sevier County mean parades, fireworks, bullfrogs, crickets, and the occasional overheated car stuck in traffic on Hwy 66. Tourists trying to beat the heat have made Dollywood’s Splash Country the nation’s most visited water park.
Hands-on Arts and Crafts in the Smokies
One of the great parts about traveling is learning the culture of the area you are visiting. Being able to get involved makes it even better. In Gatlinburg, not only can you see the crafts and arts being made, you can even take part and make your own.
Our Smoky Mountain Home Away From Home
Last summer, my family and I had the amazing honor to be part of the PBS television show “Getting Away Together” as it filmed in the Smoky Mountains. We have always said that we were like walking billboards for the area, as we are not shy about telling our friends of our love of the Smokies and giving them tips and pointers as they plan their own vacations here, but we never dreamed that we would have the opportunity to share our story with so many people!
The Smokies and Making Memories
I just had to get involved in this blog today after looking at those images on Facebook. I am not really sure if you follow Visit My Smokies on Facebook (I think you should) but yesterday we shared amazing images of one of our favorite areas, Cades Cove. Each image is simply spectacular and makes all viewers want to visit our Smoky Mountain Area. By the way, this is The Smoky Mountain Girl, special guest for today.