Posts Tagged ‘ Great Smoky Mountain National Park ’
Being involved in the National Park
Are you looking for ways to become more involved with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park? There are many choices to choose from depending on what you are interested and how you want to help. Becoming a member of the the Great Smoky Mountain Association is one way to help the National Park. Since 1953, the association
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The Barn at Chestnut Springs
A unique and beautiful feature throughout East Tennessee are the barns that can be found throughout the area. Some can be found on a busy highway that used to be a country road while others are tucked away and not easily visible. What all the barns have in common is that they have a story to tell. Many
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Being on top of the world
This location is the highest lodge in the eastern United States. It sits at an elevation of 6400 feet. This location is only accessibly by hiking for there are no roads that lead to the top. Have you guessed the mystery location? If you answered LeConte Lodge then you are correct. The lodge sits just below Mt. LeConte,
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Waterfalls in the Smokies
The national park has many unique features that you can not find anywhere else. From the abundance of wildlife and plant life, everywhere you look there is something new to discover. A feature that attracts visitors to the national park are the waterfalls. Each year over 200,000 visitors come to see the waterfalls and with
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Your Guide to the 2017 Shades of the Past Car Show Pigeon Forge
The famous Shades of the Past Rod Run is returning to Pigeon Forge TN for its 35th year September 9-10. This Pigeon Forge car show is one of the biggest car shows the city hosts each year around Labor Day. Spectators will be able to enjoy more than 200 rods, classics, and customs through 1972.
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Experiencing The Island
The Island had its VIP opening last Thursday and opened to the public Friday. The main attraction is the wheel. The wheel stands at 200 feet high and provides amazing views of the area for both new and returning visitors. I had the opportunity to ride the wheel on VIP day and it was an
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The Island
The Island, which is located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, will be open to the public Friday, June 21st. The Island will feature retail stores, restaurants and a 200 foot observations wheel. The 22 – acre development will open Phase 1 Friday and will feature businesses such Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Timberwood Grill, Mellow Mushroom
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Old Mill Historical Marker
The City of Pigeon Forge recently unveiled a historical marker adjacent to the Old Mill commemorating the site of the Pigeon Forge Iron Works location. The marker will provide visitors to the area a brief history of how the city got its name, pictures of the flood and an interpretation on the original iron work.
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Titanic Treasure
The Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum unveiled the iconic ” Titanic violin” May 22nd to the media and public. The violin, which had been lost since the sinking April 15, 1912 was found in 2006 by its current British owners. It took Alan Alridge & Sons, a research company who studies rare memorabilia, 7 years of
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Springtime in the Smokies
Spring in East Tennessee marks the beginning of the 63rd Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg, TN. From April 23-27, the nation’s top experts on botanicals in the Smoky Mountains will be giving educational lectures open to the public. Founded in 1951, the 5 day event will have 150 programs ranging from lectures on plants, wildflowers, mosses and wildlife native to the area. This will be a
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