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New Post about Best Antique Spots
Cherokee Lodge Condos has just published a blog post about the best antiquing stops in Pigeon Forge and Galtinburg. Since this isn’t something I’ve ever written about, I thought I’d bring it to your...
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Bluff Mountain ATV Review
Here is me, not wanting to do this. I was pretty sure I was going to die. Let me start this out by saying this: ATVing is NOT something I’ve ever wanted to do. Ever. It seems like a terrible idea to...
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Island Attraction Opens in Pigeon Forge
The Island in Pigeon Forge had its grand opening on Friday, according to WATE.com. Hundreds showed up to ride the new Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, shop, eat, or play. According to WATE.com: The massive...
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How to Vacation in Gatlinburg Cheaply
We all need to save money sometimes. And I always say, better to vacation cheaply than not at all! (So, so, so much better!) Right? But Gatlinburg can be VERY expensive. So here’s a plan for...
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Plan a Visit to the Great Smokies Today!
The following is a guest post by Laura Chapman, who is a freelance writer. You can email Laura your thoughts and comments at laura@cpmtray.com. Gearing Up for the Smokies Nothing beats a rugged Smoky...
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Tourism Up for Summer in Smokies
According to The Knoxville News, tourism to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been up for the summer. Here’s what The News has to say: After suffering a 5 percent decrease in park visits over...
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Dollywood Celebrates 25 Years
Dollywood is celebrating its 25th season this year, according to The Asheville Citizen Times. According to the article: But it took Parton’s star power to transform a small-town attraction into Sevier...
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New Theater Show Opens in Pigeon Forge
A new show is open in The Bob Nelson Theater: The Big Rock Show, according to a press release. The Big Rock Show features live and loud classic rock from the 80′s. Musicians will recreate hits from...
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Where Have We Been?
You may have noticed that I’ve been MIA for the past month. Believe it or not, I’ve taken my first blogging break in three years! It was so needed! So what have I been doing? Well, apart from the...
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City of Gatlinburg Facing Wrongful Death Suit
The city of Gatlinburg is facing a half-million dollar wrongful death complaint from the family of a Michigan woman who died last year, after the trolley she was riding rolled of Buckhorn Road,...
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Fall Farmers Markets Promise Fresh Produce
Mmmm … I LOVE Farmers Markets! I especially love them in the fall, with the crisp morning air. Fabulous. Here are two Smoky Mountain area Farmers Markets that are still going through fall: Gatlinburg...
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Make Beef Stew in a Pumpkin — Oh Yes!
Are you ready for this perfect fall meal? This is one of my absolute favorite things to do in the fall — because it’s September, so in my mind, fall stuff is free game! (In fact, check back next week...
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Bear Uses Crosswalk in Gatlinburg
This is one of those great stories. I love it. So, according to The International Business Times, a black bear decided to prowl the streets of downtown Gatlinburg last weekend. Which is enough of a...
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Great Smokies Top List for Pot Busts
Well, not all news is good, I suppose. According to Philly.com, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is second only to Yosemite in number of marijuana busts cited since 2009. From The Associated...
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New Elk Patrol Rides in Smoky Mountains
What is the Elk Bike Patrol? Stefanie McIntosh is a member of the new Elk Bike Patrol, which will help answer visitors’ questions about elk. Photo by Ann Clayton. Elk Patrol? What’s the Elk Patrol? If...
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Christmas Events in the Smokies
Oh yes, it’s time to start thinking about heading to the Smokies for the holiday season. Here’s what to plan around: Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival Dates: Nov. 9 – Jan. 4 Where: Dollywood, Pigeon...
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New $50 Million LeConte Center Opens in Pigeon Forge
LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge is now open and has booked an exciting new event: a gymnastics competition. The competition, Make it Count Gymnastics Classic, will take place from February 14-16 and...
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Elk Euthanized after Approaching Photographer
An elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was euthanized last week, after approaching a photographer, according to The Citizen-Times in Asheville. The elk head-butted a photographer who was...
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