In the early spring morning, the faint smell of water and soothing river songs float through the lush forestry as hundreds of guests to the Smoky Mountains explore, learn, and listen to numerous wildlife and botanical experts while surrounded by the pristine, untouched nature of the area. This year, the 68th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage welcomes all travelers to the Smokies,…

The DIY craze has certainly caught on over the past few years. People are spending less time at the store and more time online, searching for ways to do-it-themselves when it comes to decorating their home, finding gifts for friends, or buying specialty items for their little ones. Nothing is quite as special or as memorable as those beautiful items…

The winter layers are starting to come off one by one, and the excitement and beauty of springtime creep in after months of cold weather and long nights. After you have finished spring cleaning, it’s time to get out and soak in some long-awaited sunshine! While I love starting my annual gardening in the yard as my first springtime outdoor…

The countdown is on…just 1 more month until OktOBERfest at Ober Gatlinburg is in full swing! Once again, Ober Gatlinburg will bring this beloved German celebration to life with music, food, family fun, and of course – German beer! September 22 – October 29, 2017, Ober Gatlinburg will host the month-long celebration that’s smaller – but no less festive! As…

Fall in Pigeon Forge means fun for all. It’s the time for the “classic” Smoky Mountain events – car shows, fishing tournaments, and fall festivals. Fall is also when the leaves change, transforming the landscape in the Smokies from lush green to rich hues of red, orange, and gold. It is a stunning sight that brings visitors from all over…

Les Stroud, better known as Survivorman, has many accolades to his name. He is the only producer in TV history to produce an internationally broadcast series completely written, taped, and hosted by 1 person – himself. The highly rated Survivorman show placed Stroud out in the wild by himself to survive for a week at a time. The show is…

When we think April, we think cool spring showers and fresh growing flowers, and the Smoky Mountains are full of both. In fact, the Smokies are home to more than 1,600 species of flowering plants, and each year, wildflower enthusiasts from all over the world flock to these mountains to enjoy the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage. Scheduled for April 11–15 in…

Year-round, the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge offers guests an opportunity to step back in time, experience history in an incredibly hands-on way, learn more about the people behind the stories of the RMS Titanic, and have some fun in Pigeon Forge. The larger-than-life attraction on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge is impossible to miss when driving by, and…

If an opulent wedding with thousands of dollars’ worth of flowers, 300 of your “closest” friends, and a gold-gilded ballroom is your wedding style, a Smoky Mountain wedding is probably not the right pick for you. But imagine this: an intimate ceremony with your family and best friends; fresh flowers on a simple white cake; photos with the backdrop of…

“When the sun goes down, we’ll be groovin’…” You don’t have to go to the Bahamas with Kenny Chesney this summer to sing those lyrics (although that would be fun!). Right here in Pigeon Forge, you’ll find plenty of nighttime fun in store all summer long. Join hundreds of others for a good cause in the 5K Glow Run this…