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Grotto Falls: Easy to Reach, Easy to Love

Waterfalls are one of the most popular sights and destinations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Grotto Falls is unique as the only waterfall in the park that you can walk behind – the trail passes behind the water drop. It’s a relatively short hike...Read more
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Outdoor Activities
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With a Smoky Mountain Getaway

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, the season of romance begins. And whether you’ve been married for years or are just falling for each other now, there’s no finer place to celebrate Valentine’s Day than in the Smoky Mountains. TIP: Valentine’s Day falls on a...Read more
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Webcams in the Smoky Mountains

The next best thing to being here in the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge may just be taking a peek at the latest weather and views around the area. Webcams to the rescue. Image from the Newfound Gap cam Great Smoky Mountains National...Read more
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Travel Tips
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Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge: Which is Best?

If you’re planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains, chances are you’ll be choosing between two of the most popular Tennessee towns for your stay: Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Both towns are great vacation destinations, and they’re right next to each other, with just a...Read more
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Where to See the Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains

Where are the best places to see the Fall Colors of the Smoky Mountains? Here’s our guide to some of the best ways, places and times to see the fall colors in the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The leaves start turning first...Read more
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Travel Tips
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Two Families Share One Cabin in the Smokies

Kasey and her family came to stay with us recently, and wrote up her impressions of the trip. We always appreciate these views through other eyes of cabin vacation time. What made this trip so interesting was they shared the cabin with another family. It...Read more
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Fall Rod Run 2022 in Pigeon Forge

September 15-17, 2022, means a 3-day party in Pigeon Forge as the town fills up with pure automobile muscle and classic cars, with chrome and fins and gorgeous paint jobs, all cruising the strip and on display at the car show. Images courtesy of the...Read more
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Events
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Winter Holiday Season 2022 Happenings in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

There’s lots of activity in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area as the 2022 winter holiday season ramps up. Here’s everything that’s going on in November and December. The Towns and venues switch on their millions of lights for the season at various times during...Read more
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Getting Around the Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Area

The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and the towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are bustling. This gateway area to the most visited national park in the country can often be crowded, so it helps to know the best roads to use to get around, and...Read more
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A Mountain Quiltfest 2022 in Pigeon Forge – 28th Annual

One of the country’s best quilt shows, A Mountain Quiltfest returns to Pigeon Forge for 2022, as the 4-day FREE event opens June 6 through June 9, at the LeConte Center. Filled with world-class wonders, the show draws thousands of visitors enjoying an ancient craft...Read more
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