Two Years Later, Two Major Smoky Mountain Trails Open
While tornadoes are fairly rare in this part of the state, a few that sprang up two years caused quite a bit of damage in the park that was still being felt up until just a few days ago. Due to the storm that produced those tornadoes, the national park service had to close two […]
Third Distillery to Call Gatlinburg Home
The moonshine business is booming in Gatlinburg…. Legally, that is. And there looks to be some additional competition on the horizon. Plans are in place to open a third moonshine distillery in Gatlinburg by year end. Despite a few snags, the Sugarlands Distilling Company project is moving right along despite there being two distilleries already […]
National Park Asking for Volunteer Guides
If you’ve ever wanted to give back to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for all that it has given to its millions of visitors over the years, now could just be the perfect time. And no, they aren’t asking for money or anything like that. Just time and a helping hand. Plus, you get […]
Newfound Gap
There might not be a more popular, or needed, man-made portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, than Newfound Gap. Typically described as a low point between two mountains, Newfound Gap runs straight through the park from Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, NC. It’s also considered the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains […]
The River Walk and Downtown
So you thought the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the only place to take a memorable hike in the area? Think again. Gatlinburg, which is literally right outside the national park, is a wonderful place to take a hike, or a short walk, especially around downtown and in the scenic Riverwalk area. The Smoky […]
Rocky Top Sports World to Target Sports Tourism in Gatlinburg
Around this time next year Sevier County will be planning a summer grand opening for a brand new sports complex. Titled Rocky Top Sports World, the facility is currently under construction in Gatlinburg and will be open by next June. In all, it will be home to 80 acres of sports fields including a football […]
Newfound Gap Road Re-Opens a Month Ahead of Schedule
Following a landslide which closed the road for almost three months, Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which runs from Gatlinburg to Cherokee, NC reopened Monday, April 15 at 10 a.m. The landslide that occurred during January storms took out a 200-foot section of pavement six miles south of […]
Gatlinburg Meetings & Conventions
The Gatlinburg Convention Center features over 148,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space and is a popular alternative to the average day-to-day convention center landscape. That, and you’re within a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown Gatlinburg and all the great attractions, shopping opportunities, and restaurants. Looking to stay on budget and have […]
Some Smoky Mountain Facilities to Remain Closed This Year
If you’re planning a camping trip in the Smokies this year, make sure the locale you’re looking into is still in operation. This following some recently announced federal budget cuts have some vacationers scrambling to find a new spot to pitch a tent this spring and summer. These cuts will directly affect a handful of […]
Prescribed Burns Becoming Common in Spring
Don’t jump to conclusions if you see parts of the Smoky Mountains actually smoking this spring. What you’re seeing likely isn’t a forest fire, but a prescribed burn being carried out by the National Park Service to fortify the Smokies from such wildfires and help replenish the majestic landscapes that everyone has come to know […]