Posts By: Tony Perez

About Tony Perez

I'm a people person, and I enjoy the atmosphere that working with Cabins Of The Smoky Mountains entails, interacting with different types of people and trying to relate to each one uniquely. From Michigan originally, I've been coming to the Smoky Mountains since I was a child, with family in Wears Valley. Summer fun for me is exploring the Cades Cove area, swimming in the creeks, and hiking Mount LeConte and many other trails. I love the Smoky Mountains.

Dollywood

One of the great attractions in the Smoky Mountains area is Dollywood, a wonderful theme park co-owned by singer Dolly Parton and located at Pigeon Forge, within easy reach of our Dollywood cabins. A multi-park experience in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers fun and entertainment for children and grown-ups alike. (more…)

Whitewater Rafting near Gatlinburg: Thrilling or Just Chilling on the Pigeon River

For whitewater rafting near Gatlinburg, the Pigeon River is the place to go. The area around Hartford, TN, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, has a number of excellent whitewater outfitters running 1 1/2 to 2 hour tours down the river (See below for a list of top outfitters). Depending on your taste, your trip can be an thrilling whitewater experience, or just a nice day on the water with the kids. (more…)