Ah, that Smoky Mountain sky! Photo shows the view today with the storm lifted, from the top of the Gatlinburg Falls Hidden Valley Resort, by our Heaven’s View rental cabin. Friday 13th, September 2013. (more…)
Category archive: Smoky Mountains
Cades Cove
Cute shot of an old scene at Cades Cove… (more…)
Smoky Mountain Hiking Trails: Mt. LeConte
Here are a few more pictures from our recent hike to the top of Mt. LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Be sure also to check out these sunset views from Mt. LeConte from the same hiking trip. Also see our guide to the many Trails to Mt. LeConte. (more…)
Sunset Views from Cliff Top on Mt LeConte
Hiking in the Smokies
Here are some pictures of a recent hike to the top of Mt LeConte. Enjoy the sunset! The summit views with the sunset are from Cliff Top, one of the four peaks of Mt. LeConte – some would say the very best views of the Smoky Mountains are from Cliff Top. (more…)
Gatlinburg Chalet Rentals vs Cabin Rentals
Cabin or Chalet? Blue Mist View
What’s the difference between a chalet and a cabin? In today’s Smoky Mountains, in the world of vacation rentals, these words can mean very different things to different people, and certainly not what they originally meant. Bottom line, always check on the features of your Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg rental – cabin or chalet – to make sure you’re getting the things that are important to you. (more…)
Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A nice picture of Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during a hike last year. The water falls 80 feet and makes rainbows on sunny days. The hike is moderate to difficult, about 2.6 miles from the trailhead. The trail continues another 4 miles to the summit of Mount Le Conte. Check the Park web site for more details. (more…)
Andrews Bald in the Smoky Mountains
Andrews Bald is a short, moderate hike from Clingmans Dome, and it’s a great place with a fantastic view. Balds are high-elevation grassy meadows. Most of the trail is shaded, but here’s an open part of the trail, followed by a taste of the view, in a couple of pictures shot by Kelseah Lawson. (more…)
Rhododendrons Blooming in Smoky Mountains
Ah the rhododendrons are blooming – it must be summer! Taken by our favorite Smoky Mountains photographer, Dean Brown. (more…)
Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass 2013 – Sevierville May 17-18
This Friday and Saturday, join the street fair in downtown Sevierville and revel in two days of world-class bluegrass music. Mix that up with a barbecue competition that draws experts and cook teams from across the region and the country, competing for cash and the state champion title with their best recipes and award-winning barbecue dishes. (more…)
Where Eagles Dare – Great View
Here’s a picture taken last week from our Where Eagles Dare cabin. It was shaping up to be a fine day in the Smoky Mountains! (more…)
