While Gatlinburg and its surroundings are best known as family vacation spots, the Smoky Mountains are also the southern premier destination for weddings, elopements, and honeymoons. After all, few places are more scenic and captivating than the forested slopes of the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg. So why not choose Gatlinburg to relax and enjoy nature, … Read more
Gatlinburg in Tennessee is considered one of the most romantic spots in North America. This is probably why it’s considered the honeymoon capital of the South for a number of years. There are a huge number of locations to get married in Gatlinburg, from cute mountain chapels to more modern options. We have put together … Read more
Gatlinburg is all about nature, entertainment, and food. People come to Gatlinburg to do many things, but mainly to explore this beautiful part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains is the country’s most visited national park, and Gatlinburg is one of the starting points of the park’s famous trails. … Read more
Some say Moonshiners is a masterpiece of a show, and others can’t help but notice it’s as real as Teen Wolf. Watchers of the show have always wondered how Tim Smith and Tickle have managed to stay out of jail. This is one of the burning questions since they are technically making an illegal substance. … Read more
Immediately after the transition from Sevierville to Pigeon Forge, the Parkway turn is one of the most surrealistic lands in the Smokeys. Everything seems normal. But then, when you drive past the Hard Rock Cafe, things quickly become strange. First, you notice the impressive silhouette of the Titanic at the top of the hill ahead. … Read more
The best campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains give you access to incredible wildlife sceneries, wildflowers, mesmerizing waterfalls, and bear sightings. The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect place to take your family for camping, especially between April and October. The Great Smoky Mountains national park stretches Tennessee and North Carolina as well as two huge … Read more
Bear attacks in the Smoky Mountains are incredibly rare? If you are heading to this national park, you may wonder how safe you and your family may be. Don’t worry, more people suffer from reactions to bee stings and horse related accidents as they do bear attacks. As you visit the Smoky Mountains, you may … Read more
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the east of the United States. It is home to black bears, who inhabit the elevations of the park. It is thought that around 1,500 bears live in the park, this is roughly two bears per square mile. It is not … Read more
There are many ways to explore the Smoky Mountains, from horseback riding to hiking. One of the most exciting ways to explore and take in the Smoky Mountains is on the back of an ATV or when driving an UTV! ATVs are all-terrain vehicles which feature a straddle seating position and a handlebar whilst UTVS … Read more
Did you know Anakeesta offers all-day park access together with unrestricted scenic rides through the Chondola chair lift ride? You can also get to have a 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains and as far as Kentucky. There are always events taking place at Anakeesta, with most being live music shows and liquid velvet plays … Read more