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
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
Do you and your family love adrenaline-pumping adventures? Families searching for the 
Getting out in the sunshine and fresh air can be rejuvenating and refreshing. Sometimes, though, the kids would rather stay in while on vacation. The key to getting kids active and outdoors while away from home is to make it fun and exciting, so Smoky Mountain Outdoors has a few ideas to make outdoor activities memorable for parents and kids while vacationing. 
