When you take your vacation, shouldn’t you actually take your vacation? The purpose of taking time off is to get away from it all, relax, recharge, and return to your daily life with newfound energy and enthusiasm. However, too many people sabotage their vacation experience by not truly disconnecting from their day to day responsibilities at work or school. With the popularity of smartphones, laptops, and tablets, it can be harder than ever to truly escape your job. Read More
With so many amazing things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, it can be hard to choose which attractions in Gatlinburg to spend your time and money on. Fortunately, Smoky Mountain Outdoors is making your choices a little easier by offering a number of excellent combination packages. These special deals allow you to combine one of our stellar white water rafting trips along the Pigeon River with another exciting Gatlinburg attraction for one low price. Read on to learn everything you need to know to plan the perfect vacation in the Smokies! Read More
Believe it or not, Memorial Day is just around the corner. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday May 26, so it’s time to start making plans for the long weekend! The end of May is the perfect time to pay a visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. With warm but comfortable temperatures, returning songbirds, and blooming wildflowers, the Great Smoky Mountains are absolutely gorgeous during springtime.
Perfect for Memorial Day, there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to the area to spend their day off on the water! Read on to learn the top three ways to keep cool and have fun during your long weekend in the Smokies. Read More
For over 25 years, the people of the Smoky Mountains have honored our most famous daughter with a parade in honor of her career, accomplishments and contribution to the area. After visiting in March to open Dollywood for the 2014 season, Dolly Parton will return to the Smoky Mountains this spring as Grand Marshal to her very own Pigeon Forge parade, the Annual Dolly Homecoming Parade.
To celebrate Parton and all the wonders of summer, Smoky Mountain Outdoors’ official parade otters, Eddy and Betty, are ready to help us kick-off the season on the Fun on the River float. Read More
There’s nothing quite as spectacular as the Smoky Mountains in springtime. From bright blossoms to young wildlife, the banks of the Pigeon River hold a world of wonder and joy for those who raft each spring. Since reopening for spring, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has a few tips to help you and your family get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Read More
The Great Smoky Mountains are once again thinking green for Earth Week. In an effort to get locals and vacationers of all ages involved this year, the week-long events in Gatlinburg will include educational sessions, children’s programs, and grown-up fun. Read More
Springtime in the Smokies is spectacular display of wonders and wildlife. For those who want to try their hand at Gatlinburg whitewater rafting, this is the perfect time to avoid crowds and see the range of color up close on the riverbanks. To prepare you for a spring rafting trip, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has created a spring guide for those who plan to go whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains. Read More
From getting knocked over by waves to sand in your bathing suit, it’s understandable that the beach isn’t always the ideal vacation destination. If you’re looking for a well-rounded trip that doesn’t involve sand, here are four things to do in Gatlinburg that cover the best of all vacations from entertainment and education to adventure and water. Read More
Spring is blossoming into a kaleidoscope of colors in the Great Smoky Mountains. Daffodils, trout lilies and red maple are springing up unique, vibrant colors, and with the welcoming sounds of chirping birds and a chorus of frogs leave no doubt that the new season had finally arrived. In celebration, the 64th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage event in Gatlinburg is scheduled to begin just as the seasonal colors are at their prime. Read More
Have you made a resolution to live healthier this year? For those still keeping their resolutions to a healthier lifestyle, the Smoky Mountains are a great place to breathe in some fresh air, explore new activities and stay active. To help prevent vacationers from breaking those resolutions, Tennessee white water rafting company Smoky Mountain Outdoors has pointers on how to stay healthy on any vacation you take this year. Read More
Spring in the Smoky Mountains is like no other place in the world. When the flowers begin blooming and the trees come to life, there’s something special in the air for locals and tourists. As a welcome to the new season and vacationing families, events have been planned throughout Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the month of March, from cultural celebrations that last the entire month to crafting lessons that span a weekend. Read More
Whether you plan to stay a week or a day, the Smoky Mountains are filled with so many things to do that it’s hard to see all you’d like to in a short time. Since there are many area attractions and natural beauties in Gatlinburg, choosing just a few things to do is challenging, so we’ve created a weekend itinerary for outdoor adventure seeking families visiting for only a weekend. Read More
