Anakeesta guest has close encounter with a family of bears in viral video
Anakeesta, located in Gatlinburg, Tenn., has been described as a “getaway from your getaway”. This outdoor mountaintop experience features 70 acres of pristine forested land…
The short-lived act of Tommy Bartlett’s Water Circus in Pigeon Forge TN
It took ten years to find the perfect land for Tommy Bartlett’s Water Circus in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. In 1976, 110 acres of farmland were…
SNEAK PEEK: Construction on Pigeon Forge’s first chairlift to begin soon
It was announced this week on the Pigeon Forge chairlift Facebook page that progress is being made on plans to begin construction on Pigeon Forge’s…
5 tips, tidbits you didn’t know about Dollywood’s Splash Country
Dollywood is famous for providing guests an immersive, quality experience that encapsulates the spirit of the Smoky Mountains. The waterpark, Dollywood’s Splash Country, is no…
The man who discovered Dolly Parton: The bizarre story of Cas Walker
East Tennessee’s most notorious showman came into the world two years after the turning of one century and left two years before the arrival of…
The attraction in Pigeon Forge you never knew existed: Porpoise Island
They imported the people from Hawaii. They imported the tame deer from “all over the world.” The porpoises? They lived in Mississippi. Children, I’m going…
The 5 best kept secret waterfall spots in the Smoky Mountains
There’s a war at work in the high country along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The war began before there was a Tennessee, before there were…
Guests can now stay in this magical ‘Hogwartz of the Smokies’ cabin
Every month, we select one special cabin rental in Sevier County as our “Featured Cabin of the Month.” Each cabin is hand selected because of…
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Best theme and amusement parks in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg [2022]
There’s so much to do and see in the Smokies! If you’re searching for a list of top things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge…
This is what the Cades Cove Loop looks like without vehicle traffic
I’m not normally an outdoorsy kind of girl. Of course you might have already gathered this based off of my decision to wear a bright-pink…