The 2nd Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is on next week August 15-18, offering a unique musical experience and filling Gatlinburg with four days of free music events. (more…)
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Cades Cove
Cute shot of an old scene at Cades Cove… (more…)
Passion Peak 1-bedroom Cabin
A new view of an old favorite, a romantic getaway rental cabin in Gatlinburg Falls Hidden Valley Resort: (more…)
Hakuna Matata – Pigeon Forge 2-Bedroom Luxury Rental Cabin
Hakuna Matata 2-BR Pigeon Forge cabin
Hakuna Matata is a luxury two bedroom Pigeon Forge rental cabin that provides everything you could want in a Smoky Mountains vacation cabin. Hakuna Mata means no worries, and this cabin delivers just that. (more…)
38th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair 2013
image courtesy of Craftsmen’s Fair
The wonderful display known as the Gatlinburg Summer Craftsmen’s Fair is on again, for the 38th year! This internationally attended and highly acclaimed event takes place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, July 19 through July 28, 10 am to 6 pm daily (5 pm Sundays). (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 Fourth of July Parade 2013
One hundred thousand Americans will gather in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at midnight on July 3rd to lead the nation in celebrating Independence Day with the first Fourth of July Parade in the country. Gatlinburg has been proudly kick-starting July 4th with its Midnight Parade for 37 years, and 2013 is year number 38. (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…)
Best Show in the Smoky Mountains? Try Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge
image courtesy of Country Tonite
In Pigeon Forge there’s one show you don’t want to miss and it’s Country Tonite. The spectacular show features a variety of song, choreography, comedy and costume, impressive for the sheer quality of the talented performances and the seamless flow of the fast-paced, dynamic show. (more…)
