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It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! That means winter is approaching, and it’s time to celebrate in the Smokies. If you are coming into town for the holidays, then you absolutely have to enjoy all the amazing activities at Smoky Mountain Winterfest. This festival is a celebration between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Sevier County. You and your family will love driving around and looking at the Christmas lights displays all over town. There are so many ways to enjoy Smoky Mountain Winterfest. All you have to do is get ready to have a great time! Read More

While white water rafting is our favorite way to spend time outdoors, picnicking is another great outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy the fresh mountain air any time of the year! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a number of fantastic spots that offer picnic tables, grills, and other facilities for a comfortable meal surrounded by nature. To help you find the perfect spot for your picnic, we’ve put together this list of some of the best picnic areas in the Smoky Mountains. Read More

One of the reasons why the Smoky Mountains are such a popular destination during the fall season is because of the spectacular fall foliage! This is the magical time of year when the trees transform from green into a vibrant display of orange, red, and yellow colors, and there is nothing like the sight of the mountains as these magnificent colors spread through the Smokies! Here are the top 3 things to know about experiencing fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

After experiencing the adventure of a lifetime on our rafting trips, celebrate your accomplishment with a delicious meal at a local Smoky Mountain restaurant! After all, you will have worked up quite an appetite after a few hours of challenging the rapids on the Pigeon River. Here are 4 great restaurants near our whitewater rafting outpost: Read More

When you want to spend some time in the Smokies, you probably want to go on a hike. There are several hikes in the Smoky Mountains you won’t want to miss out on because of the beautiful features along the way. Look at these top 5 can’t-miss hikes in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of trails where you can see wildflowers lining the trails in the spring or amazing mountain views once you reach the top. For something that’s just as incredible, you’ll want to try hiking trails with waterfalls! You’ll be amazed by the height, beauty, and water force of these natural features. Look at these 5 hiking trails with waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains: Read More