| Cabins USA
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CALL TOLL FREE 800-533-4121 or visit www.cabinsusa.com to view our current SPECIALS! We have spectacular log cabins and chalets with breathtaking views, jacuzzis, fireplaces, hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens and more. Most of our cabins are only minutes from the parkway, secluded but yet conveniently located near outlet shopping malls, restaurants, area attractions and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cabins USA Toll Free: 1-800-533-4121 |
| Hotel Pigeon Forge
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We invite you to have fun, relax and enjoy the panoramic view from our 48-foot deck overlooking the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Rooms include extra long beds, cable TV, 25-inch color TVs, Hairdryers and Coffee makers. FREE Continental Breakfast. Our convenient location on the Parkway and available amenities make Hotel Pigeon Forge the right choice. We're next to Country Tonite Theater -3 miles from Dollywood and Dixie Stampede and only 6 miles from the National Park. Let our relaxing atmosphere and service make the most of your next vacation. Hotel Pigeon Forge Inn and Suites Toll Free: 1-866-896-2950
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| Oak Haven Resort and Spa
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BEAUTIFUL, FALL COLORS, BEAUTIFUL CABINS!
Fall is the Perfect Time to Visit Oak Haven Resort!
Come visit Oak Haven Resort this Fall and experience the most beautiful time in the Great Smoky Mountains!
We have 1-7 Bedroom Luxurious Log Cabins perfect for a Romantic Weekend, Girlfriends Getaway, Couples Retreat and Family Reunions.
Check out the new updates to Cabin 90! Hardwood Floors~New Glassed in Dining Room with Sitting Area~Karaoke Stage & Equipment~ Now Sleeps 22 Memories await....Fall rental cabins are filling up fast....Book now! Oak Haven Resort1-800-652-2611 |
| Question of the Week!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This section is dedicated to you, our readers! Feel free to email us any of your fun stories from your vacation in Pigeon Forge. Send us photos, memories, travel tips, anything that you would like to tell us about your experience in the Smokies. Every week we will highlight reader's comments in this article. Thanks for all the feedback. We love to hear from you.
Question of the Week, "How far do you drive to see the beautiful Smoky Mountains fall foliage?"
Last week's question, "There are tons of festivals that take place all year long in Pigeon Forge, what is your favorite?"
Joyce wrote, "We always try and make two trips to Pigeon Forge a year. One for the Dolly wood parade and for the Winterfest. While there Cade's Cove is a must. All the beautiful scenery is just a plus for the trip. Of course one can not forget the good shopping and favorite restaurants."
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| Best Fall and Autumn Hikes in the Smokies!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The fall hiking season is rapidly approaching and soon leaf viewers will be out in full force in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The timing of fall color season depends upon many variables, making it virtually impossible to predict the exact dates of "peak" colors in advance but we can get it pretty close.
This time of year is typically the best time to hike at the higher elevations in the park. Fall color displays that you will see include yellow birch, American beech, mountain maple, hobblebush, and pin cherry. If you're looking for good fall color hikes in September, we suggest Mt. Leconte or Clingmans Dome.
Autumn colors usually reach their peak at mid and lower elevations between mid-October and early November. This is usually the best time to be in the park as you will see the spectacular displays of color from sugar maples, scarlet oak, sweetgum, red maple, and hickories. You can continue to hike at elevation to take in the fall colors from above, or you can walk among the autumn colored trees.
As the fall color season begins to wind down in early November, you'll want to hike at the lowest elevations in the park. We suggest Abrams Falls, Indian Falls or Deep Creek Loop.
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| Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest to Roll Into Pigeon Forge
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest is scheduled for September 24-26 in Pigeon Forge. It will be held at the Smokies Stadium, home to the Tennessee Smokies baseball team.
The Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest is open to classics, originals, antiques, street rods and custom cars, as well as specialty vehicles. Gates will open daily at 8am and close at 7pm, with 24 hour police security. A Vendors Row is planned as is a Swap Meet area and a block party bash featuring live entertainment is scheduled in downtown Sevierville.
The awards ceremony for the Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest will be on Saturday, September 26. We hope to see you there!
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| Pigeon Forge Winterfest
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although we are in the beginning stages of fall, a lot of us are already thinking and planning for Winterfest in Pigeon Forge.
Spectacular light displays illuminate the evening landscape of Pigeon Forge in the four month-long holiday celebration of Winterfest. From November 3rd, 2009 through February 28th, 2010 over five million lights will shimmer at dusk throughout the Smoky Mountain town, inspiring a grand jubilee of light arrangements, festive decorations, special events, seasonal delicacies and mountain music.
Each year Winterfest opens a world of fun, free things to do in Pigeon Forge. The entire county gets involved, putting on the most impressive holiday festival in the state of Tennessee. There are attractions tailored for all ages and all different personalities. Anyone can find something fun to do or see!
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| Upcoming Events...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ September 21: Gatlinburg Run for the Hills 10k road race, starts in downtown Gatlinburg 865-436-4990.
September 24: 12th Annual Taste of Autumn at Gatlinburg Convention Center
September 24 - 26: The Great Smoky Mountain Annual Autofest at Smokies Stadium. 865.850.4806
October 1 - November 30: Old fashioned wagon rides in downtown Gatlinburg. 800-568-4748
October 2 - 4: Sevierville craftsman's fair at Smokies Stadium 865.286.2300
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