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Learn what is new and fun in the Smoky Mountains. There are always awesome things to explore and new things to discover when you visit the Smokies!

February 28, 2024

Dollywood Opening Day 2024

Is the Dollywood opening day already here? Yes, sir. One of the shortest off-seasons in recent Dollywood memory, staying on until days after New Years 2024 and opening again in early March means Dollywood’s winter preparation season was a mere 2 months this time around and they will be opening again for […]
February 27, 2024

Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff 2024

That interesting time of the year between the end of the long cold season in the Smokies and the return of nature and warm weather where we celebrate the cowboy lifestyle of yesteryear is upon us yet again. West comes East and merges with old-school Appalachia for the perennial favorite Pigeon Forge […]
February 27, 2024

Spring In Gatlinburg 2024

Some blogs from the official Gatlinburg tourism website highlight the oncoming of the Spring season with ideas and events that are expected to take place soon and we wanted to share them here. If you’re looking to have a Spring Break in the Smokies or venture here for any other reason, we […]
January 20, 2024

Winter Special Events For 2024 After The Holidays

By now, the Christmas decorations have (hopefully) been put away for another 10 months, the eggnog has long been drunk to its full contents, all the “Happy New Years” wishes have been granted and we move on to the quiet season of the Smokies as Winter continues on until the third week […]
January 16, 2024

Business Spotlight: Affordable Cabins In The Smokies

In this article we will be featuring cabin listings from Pigeon Forge cabin company Affordable Cabins In The Smokies that we believe are worth your consideration for the not-that-far-away Spring Break holiday, planning for Summer getaways, or even now during the quiet season of the Smoky Mountains! Romantic cabins, pet friendly cabins […]
December 21, 2023

9 Cabins To Rent For Spring Break In The Smokies

As we’re writing now, Christmas 2023 is less than a week away, but as the blog title above has indicated, we’re here to talk about cabins for Spring Break that arrives each year between March and April. Why such a seasonal shift? Because Smoky Mountain vacations that are planned well are planned […]
November 30, 2023

Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade 2023

Coming December 1st for 2023 is the 48th annual Fantasy Of Lights Christmas Parade in downtown Gatlinburg! Gatlinburg’s most popular Christmas centered event comes marching down Highway 321 to Stoplight #10 at 7:30PM for more than an hour of famous Christmas characters, carolling, floats, marching, clown cars and even drum and pipe […]
October 31, 2023

Winterfest Cookoff Weekend 2023

Winterfest Cookoff and kickoff events are in full swing again! Traditionally, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have had their Winterfest kickoff events go alongside each other, either one day after the other or even on the same night, but this year we just happen to have a slew of Winterfest events all going […]
October 29, 2023

Christmas Shows In The Smokies 2023

* Christmas At Array November 1st – December 30th From their website: “Of course, it wouldn’t be Array without our award winning, record holding variety acts that will amaze you, keep you laughing and leave you in awe and on the edge of your seats! We’re also proud to share the real […]