Ober Gatlinburg is a ski resort and an amusement park that guarantees a good time for the whole family. Great winter activities at Ober Gatlinburg include skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating and tubing. There are many attractions designed just for kids such as the wildlife encounter, carousel, mini golf and an arcade. For the times when it [...]
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Winter fun for the whole family
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Museums, Outdoor, Uncategorized, Winter on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Cocoa for a Crowd recipe
Posted in Recipies, Uncategorized, Winter on January 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hosting a party? Need a lot of hot chocolate? Look no further, here is a recipe that will serve a large crowd and keep everybody happy. Ingredients 5 cups baking cocoa 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons salt 5 quarts water, divided 10 quarts milk 1 quart heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Whipped cream and [...]
Wilderness Wildlife Week
Posted in Black Bears, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking, Indoor, music, Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Shows, Uncategorized, Weather on January 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This week is Wilderness Wildlife Week, a weeklong celebration of the wildlife here in the Smokies. This is just one of many events held during WinterFest. Wilderness Wildlife Week features 9 days of nature seminars, interactive exhibits, guided hikes, and music by legendary performers. All events during Wilderness Wildlife Week are free of charge and [...]
Do black bears hibernate in the Smoky Mountains?
Posted in Black Bears, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Outdoor, Safety, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Winter on January 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Contrary to popular belief, black bears living in the Smoky Mountains do not truly hibernate. They enter long periods of sleep but occasionally leave the den for short periods if they are disturbed. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of just a few locations in the eastern part of the United States where [...]
Tennessee Aviation Museum
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, History, Museums, Photo Opportunity, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Transportation, Uncategorized on December 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Built in 2001, the Museum of Aviation is located in Sevierville near Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge airport runway. This unique location allows for the history of aviation to be brought to life by the vintage aircrafts flying overhead for the visitors. The mission of the museum is to honor the history of aviation and to advance aviation [...]
Cabins in Gatlinburg, Perfect for Pets
Posted in Cabin Rentals, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Indoor, Uncategorized on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By renting a cabin the Smokies, you can fully experience all the surroundings have to offer. Appalachian Lodge is a great place to relax and enjoy the mountains around you. With a 145-degree panorama view, this 4-bedroom cabin is perfect for the family. The double-decker porches on the back of the house are perfect for entertaining [...]
Amazing View Lodge
Posted in Cabin Rentals, Photo Opportunity, Uncategorized on June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Amazing View Lodge offers more than just an amazing view. This 8 bedroom lodge sleeps 29 guests and has 7 full bathrooms. Other amenities include: 2 jetted tubs, 3 fireplaces, a pool table, washer/dryer, 13 TVs (including two 50” plasma HDTVs in living room and game room, 42” Plasma HDTVs in living room and [...]
Douglas Lake
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Outdoor, Uncategorized on June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Douglas Lake, located outside Sevierville, has more to offer than you may expect. The Lake offers activities such as camping, swimming, and boating. For the fisherman in your family, Douglas Lake is perfect. It is ranked top 5 in the nation for Crappie and top 10 for Large Moth Bass. If fishing is not for [...]
Mills Park in Gatlinburg
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Hiking, Outdoor, Sports, Uncategorized on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Want to make your family vacation as memorable and fun as possible? Mills Park, off of Mills Road, has a variety of amenities to help make your vacation one to remember. They have a playground area for the kids, football and softball fields, horseshoe pit, jogging trails, basketball court, a track, 9-hole disc golf course, [...]
Legends by Max
Posted in Uncategorized on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Stop and enjoy great Italian food in a casual atmosphere at Legends by Max in downtown Gatlinburg. At Legends there is something for everyone on their wide-ranging menu. They offer a variety of food from sandwiches to pasta and catfish to meatloaf. Legends by Max also offers one free child’s entrée with the purchase of [...]
Fudge: A Gatlinburg Tradition
Posted in Uncategorized on March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You cannot visit the Smoky Mountain community without experiencing the fudge. Fudge is not just a treat; it is a part of the lifestyle in the area. The Fudgery, in Sevierville, is one of the many fudge shops around the Smokies. The Fudgery looks like a typical shop with copper kettles and marble slabs, but the [...]
Blackwood Breakfast Show in Gatlinburg
Posted in Uncategorized on March 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Your day is just not complete with out a hearty breakfast and exhilarating show. Come by the Blackwood Breakfast Show located at the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Theater. This must see event features a family of singers performing an energetic show of gospel music. This is their seventh season performing together at the Black Bear [...]
Air Quality in the Great Smoky Mountains
Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As you drive through the Great Smoky Mountains you might notice the number of damaged plants and shrinking scenic views increasing throughout the years. Research shows that human-made pollutants that are emitted from mainly outside the park are the reason that there is noticeable change in the park’s resources. The mountains were named the “Great [...]
Samuel Houston Schoolhouse and Candlelight Tour
Posted in Culture, Events, Free Things To Do, Uncategorized on December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Samuel Houston is a very famous historical figure in the United States. He was deeply involved in the military, politics and the Cherokee Nation. He began his political role in Maryville, TN and later became Governor. During Sam Houston’s earlier years he founded the first school house in Tennessee. The Sam Houston Schoolhouse still remains [...]
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Indoor, Townsend, Uncategorized on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Check out Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop in Townsend. Owners Connie and Mike Clemmer build and sell their handcrafted mountain dulcimers along with cellos, violins, and guitars. You are guaranteed to hear some great mountain music while watching a dulcimer being hand-made from carefully chosen woods. Mike may also let you listen to the Ban-Jammer, an original [...]
Happy Fourth!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Fourth of July from your friends in the Smokies!
A Wedding in the Smokies
Posted in Events, Photo Opportunity, Uncategorized, Weddings on June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sugarlands Visitor Center
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, History, Outdoor, Photo Opportunity, Summer, Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
During your vacation around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, be sure to stop by the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Before you decide on what trail to hike or where to picnic, you can pick up a park map and have your questions answered by a ranger. There is a 20-minute orientation film that provides an [...]
A Gardeners Dream
Posted in Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If gardening is a hobby of yours, then the Old Mill Pigeon River Potting Shed is the place for you. The store is full if items that will make your garden a ravishing and enchanted place. The environment within the store is relaxing and soothing for maximum stress free shopping. Stop by anytime, this a [...]
Summertime at Ober Gatlinburg
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Summer, Uncategorized, Waterpark on May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ober Gatlinburg is not just for winter sports. The amusement park at Ober offers several things to do during the summer including two water rides. On Ober’s Lightnin’ Raft Ride you can experience the trill of a water ride without even getting wet! This ride has a 40ft vertical drop that is sure to trill. The Blue Cyclone [...]
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition, Gatlinburg, TN
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, music, Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition will be held Friday and Saturday April 17th and 18th. It involves instrumental and choral performances that will be held Friday at the Music Road Hotel and Conference Center, as well as a parade that will take place in Gatlinburg on Saturday. Spectators are welcome free of charge. For [...]
Pet Leash Laws in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Posted in Outdoor, Pet Friendly, Safety, Uncategorized on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Smoky National Park installed pet and leash laws to protect you and your pets. Dogs are only allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along the roads of the Great Smoky National Park. The dogs must be kept on a leash that does not exceed six feet in length, and you have to [...]
Turn Your Mind Upside Down at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge
Posted in Attractions, Family Fun, Indoor, Museums, Photo Opportunity, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pigeon Forge’s only upside down building is something for all to see. WonderWorks is full of mind-boggling showcases. There are over 150 interactive exhibits that provide fun for the whole family. WonderWorks is made up of several different Zones of fun. These zones include the Disaster Zone, Challenge Zone, Space Zone, Sound and Light Zone, [...]
An Indoor Under Seas Adventure
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Sports, Uncategorized on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it is just too cold to play outside, check out Black Light Golf. There is no reason to miss miniature golf during the winter season. Old Gatlinburg Golf and Games located at 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg now offers an amazing glow-in-the-dark indoor course. Stay warm while you putt your way through an “Under Seas” adventure [...]
The Back Roads of Gatlinburg, TN
Posted in Maps & Alternate Routes, Transportation, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a secret route that leads to Gatlinburg, but shh! don’t tell anyone. From I-40, Exit 440 or 443 – take Hwy 321 about 20 miles (becomes East Parkway) towards Gatlinburg. At the Hwy 454 / Buckhorn Rd. intersection the road will become four lanes (Gatlinburg city limit). Continue straight on Hwy 321 for [...]
Weather Watch in the Smokies: Links to Live Webcams in the Great Smoky Mountains
Posted in Environment, Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Weather, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized, Weather, Winter on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The temperature in the Great Smoky Mountains can range from the high 20s to 65 degrees in winter months. Snow is not very common at lower elevations. Snowfall of 1” or more happens only a few times each winter. However, higher elevations, such as Newfound Gap (elevation 5,046 ft.) receive much more snow. Newfound Gap [...]
Duff’s Smorgasbord
Posted in Prepared Meals, Uncategorized on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for a great local place to eat, look no further than Duff’s Smorgasbord located in Pigeon Forge. Duff’s has served the Pigeon Forge area for 25 years. The smorgasbord, or buffet, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also serve the world famous Hurricane Cake. Duff’s also offers group rates.
The World’s Most Unusual Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, History, Indoor, Museums, Uncategorized on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come see Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, where you can view a variety of uncanny and amazing events. Robert Ripley was an artist, a reporter, an explorer and a collector in the early 1900s. He visited over 200 countries and wherever he went he always looked for the unusual. After 35 years of exploring [...]
The Space Needle: Experience the view of downtown Gatlinburg
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Outdoor, Photo Opportunity, Uncategorized on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Visitors looking for great pictures of the Smokies as well as Gatlinburg lit up in lights from 400ft, try the Space Needle. At the Gatlinburg Space Needle you can ride up the glass elevator to get a 360-degree view of downtown Gatlinburg. This is a fun activity for the whole family. Below the needle is [...]
Dolly Parton
Posted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, History, local, Sevierville, Uncategorized on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dolly Parton was born right outside of the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee. Growing up in the Pentecostal Church of God, music was a large part of her childhood. Performing as a child on local radio stations and at the Grade Ole Opry, Dolly incorporated traditional elements of East Tennessee Folklore into her popular [...]
