News & Updates
September 1, 2023
Some exciting things are coming to the adventure park! Anakeesta has announced a new adrenaline-inducing, double-rail mountain coaster dubbed Hellbender, named after the salamander…
August 21, 2023
Did you know that Pigeon Forge sees an estimated nine million tourists per calendar year? No wonder it’s so hard to find parking! Pigeon…
May 12, 2023
Big Bear As is the case with all great legends, the tale of Big Bear doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. An apparent fan…
May 2, 2023
The First Week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Smokies are celebrating! During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor and acknowledge the tireless…
April 20, 2023
Spring has officially sprung in The Great Smoky Mountains! You know what that means. It’s time for the greatly-anticipated, award-winning Flower & Food Festival…
April 1, 2023
The Kodiak Conservation Trust research team, led by Ralf Sopoli, has made a stunning discovery – they have found a new bear species in…
March 3, 2023
Spoiler Alert: The answer is a FREE Vacation in the Smokies! Attention all adventure seekers! We’re excited to announce our first ever TikTok giveaway!…
February 10, 2023
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a beautiful and vibrant city that offers a range of stunning natural and man-made attractions. From scenic mountains to vibrant…
January 26, 2023
Did you know that the Smokies hosted over 14 million visitors last year, making it THE most visited national park in the US? Unlike…
January 26, 2023
The Great Smoky Mountains: Find Your Winter Wonderland It doesn’t matter if winter is your favorite season or ranks at the bottom of your…
January 19, 2023
East Tennessee’s very own pride and joy, Dolly Parton, has come a long way since her humble beginnings. Born the fourth child of twelve…
January 10, 2023
These pancake houses are grandma-approved and ready to seat you and the whole family. As the holidays come barreling towards us, it’s nice to…