Category Archives: Gatlinburg

63rd Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Come Celebrate the Smokies at the 63rd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage! Video Introduction to Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Warmer weather arrived the 1st week of April, I’m so glad March is over, and every plant, bush and tree is beginning to … Continue reading

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Rootin’ for Regen at the Village in Gatlinburg

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Rootin’ for Regen in Gatlinburg, Tn The Village Shops in downtown Gatlinburg have graciously allowed the Rootin’ for Regen team to put donation jars in the stores there and have volunteered to make MLK weekend a “Rootin’ for Regen” weekend. … Continue reading

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg TN

Space Needle in Gatlinburg, TN

Come Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN The is no better way to ring in the New Year than to be at New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN.  This year Gatlinburg celebrates their 25th year of hosting … Continue reading

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Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is Calling All Music Lovers!

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The first annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, Aug. 23-25, 2012 is just around the corner. This is a great opportunity to combine your dreams and aspirations with a Smoky Mountain vacation in a rental cabin in Gatlinburg Tn. Continue reading

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Snow on Mt Leconte In April!!

This picture was taken Monday, April 24th, 2012 from the pull over on the Gatlinburg Bypass.  There was still a good dusting of overnight snow on the top of Mt. Leconte as you can see in the distance, that’s downtown … Continue reading

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Guinness World of Records

It’s all here… the weird, the wonderous, the gruesome, the funny, the biggest, the smallest, the freakiest.  Guinness World of Records Museum in Downtown Gatlinburg has it all.  Take a look at all the fun waiting for you…. The GWR … Continue reading

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Space Needle in Downtown Gatlinburg

The Space Needle is almost an unofficial mascot for the city of Gatlinburg. The Space Needle is arguably one of the most memorable establishments in town (likely because its harder not to see it than it is TO see it). … Continue reading

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Valentines Day in Gatlinburg

Valentines Day is about a month away and many couples are making plans now to spend a romantic weekend together fanning the flames of their love!  Holiday Lights and displays will be up through the month of February to add … Continue reading

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New Year's Eve Fireworks and Ball Drop

The 23rd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is just days away.  What’s it all about?   Everyone in downtown Gatlinburg begins to migrate to Traffic Light #8 around 11pm on New Year’s Eve and they will fill the streets from Light #8 … Continue reading

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Ober Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg is the premier family fun center here in Gatlinburg. When was the last time you took the whole family to ride rides, arcade, mini-golf, shop, eat and enjoy all in one roof… on top of a mountain? You … Continue reading

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Autumn Color Progression – Oct 28, 2010

We are enjoying cool, crisp weather and beautiful color in the mountains surrounding Gatlinburg.

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Autumn Color Progression 10/24/10

Drive up the Motor Nature Trail from traffic light #8 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you will find the trail head to Grotto Falls.  There is parking (get there early when leaves are changing) so you can park and hike.  At … Continue reading

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Featured Unit: "A Bears Paradise" Gatlinburg Cabin

A Bears Paradise cabin is located in between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in an area called North Chalet Mountain. These owners take special care of this cabin and frequently decorate for the changing seasons. A Bears Paradise is playfully … Continue reading

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Autumn Color Progression 10/13/10

We had a couple of cold days last week and now the color change has really started!

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Autumn Color Progression 9/30/10

It is a beautiful day with  a bit of cloud cover rolling to cover Mt. Le Conte.  This picture was taken from the top of the Gatlinburg Bypass.  It is still a little warm for the leaves to start changing but … Continue reading

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Stargazing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers great activities and programs year around.  Here is an upcoming event in the GSMNP… NIGHT SKY COMES IN FOCUS DURING STARGAZING PROGRAM Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer a 2-hour stargazing program … Continue reading

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Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg

Have you ever dreamed of attending an authentic German Oktoberfest featuring Bavarian-style food (schnitzel, strudel, traditional German wurst, sauerkraut, pretzels), special Oktoberfest Biers, and bona fide kick-up-your-heels schuhplattling (German folk dances)? Not to mention enjoying the heart-warming oompah music, sing-a-longs, … Continue reading

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Ripley's Believe or Not Museum

It’s like a three-hour freakshow without the human rights controversy – welcome to Ripley’s Believe or Not where things you have only imagined and many others you DARE not come to life in a variety of interactive displays and other … Continue reading

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Davy Crockett Mini-Golf

Ripleys-Davy-Crockett-Mini-Golf in Downtown Gatlinburg

Ripley’s Attractions is introducing Davy Crockett Mini-Golf to the city of Gatlinburg. Continue reading

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