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PigeonForge.com Newsletter
eNewsletter #295
April 14 - 21, 2010
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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  
Hidden Springs Resort 
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Hidden Springs Resort offering Pigeon Forge Cabins and is located just minutes from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. We offer 1-8 bedroom cabin rentals with all the amenities of home and more. At Hidden Springs our cabins have amenities from Hot Tubs, Mountain Views, Pool Tables, Indoor Pools. Romantic Indoor Jacuzzis, Outdoor Grills, Flat Screen TV?s and much more. Once you stay with us you will receive your very own "Preferred Guest Vacation Card" that can be used for even better deals on future stays! We believe in taking good care of our customers and always strive to go the extra mile for you!


Hidden Springs Resort
Toll Free: 1-888-477-8366
Park Place Condos 
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Voted best condo location in Gatlinburg, Park Place is the best place to stay in downtown Gatlinburg bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Offering 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom condominium rentals, Park Place is the place for private luxury downtown condo rentals in Gatlinburg, TN.

Park Place Condos
Local: 865-436-6303
Toll Free: 1-800-321-5798  
Oak Haven Resort and Spa 
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April Specials brought to you by Oak Haven Resort and Rafting in the Smokies!

APRIL CABIN RENTAL 'SPECIALS"Upon check-in at Oak Haven Resort, EVERY GUEST will receive $9.00 OFFto Rafting in the Smokies. 
An Awesome Family Adventure! Rafting in the Smokies offers an exciting whitewater rafting trip on the Upper Pigeon River for children ages 8 and up and a fun calm float trip on the Lower Pigeon River for small children ages 3 and up to Grand Parents. Trip times can be coordinated so that everyone can drive together at the location but split for the level of excitement they'd like. Guaranteed to be the highlight of your vacation. No experience Necessary. Mention Oak Haven Resort to receive $9.00 off per person. www.raftinginthesmokies.com (800) 776-7238 Call now, 1-800-652-2611, to book your cabin stay. Ask about our APRIL CABIN RENTAL "SPECIALS". Visit us online at www.oakhavenresort.com  to see a full list of cabin photos & amenities! 
 
APRILguest will also receive One free childs ticket to PARROT MOUNTAIN. Limit 1 per cabin rental. One free ticket to RAINFOREST ADVENTURES. Limit 1 per cabin rental. Buy one get one free SMITH FAMILY THEATRE DINNER SHOW. Limit 1 per cabin rental. Visit us on Facebook!

Oak Haven Resort and Spa
1-800-652-2611 
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!
 
ImageOnce again we are spicing the Question of the Week up for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Country Tonite Theatre! The first person to correctly answer this question will be the winner! Just respond to this email with your answer.

Question of the Week... "Name that place! What/where is this clip of a photo?"


 
 
 
 
Last week's question, "Spring is in the air!  What is your favorite Spring/Springfest story from Pigeon Forge?"  
 
Kathy writes, "A group of nurses rent a big cabin and have our annual "5-day Girl's Outing"..no husbands, no kids!!! It's heaven!!! We hike, see the shows, shop, eat, soak in the hot tub and get revitalized. We have been doing this outing for 15+ yrs......and never get tired of the mountains and never get tired of our friendship."
PF Sticker Photo Contest!  
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Now that we've sent out lots of PF stickers we want to see where you have put them!  We are now running a PF sticker photo contest where you can submit your photos of where you have put your stickers.  Whether it is on a car, bike, bag or helmet we want to see it!  Also the stickers are still available if you haven't gotten yours yet!  They are free for the sticker you just have to pay $1 for shipping. 
 
 
 
New Car Show - Grand Resort Rod & Kustom National ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There is a new car show coming to Pigeon Forge! The "Kerbela Shriner's - Grand Resort Rod & Kustom Nationals" car show will be held at the Grand Resort Hotel April 22nd through the 25th, immediately following the Grand Spring Rod Run.  Vehicles of all kinds, entertainment, a swap meet and exhibitor's booths will be held at the Pigeon Forge Convention Center at Light 5, on Jake Thomas Road in Pigeon Forge.  Admission price per adult is $10, children under the age of 16 are free.  Anyone interested in registering their automobile or exhibiting their products should call 865-661-5120 or email kerbelainnovators@yahoo.com for pricing and more info.
 
National Junior Ranger Day  
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate the fourth annual National Junior Ranger Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24, with special activities in two of the Park's visitor centers, and in the town of Gatlinburg in conjunction with the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage's Greener Living Expo.  Children and their families can join in a variety of free, hands-on activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg; W. L. Mills Conference Center in Gatlinburg; and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, N.C.  National Junior Ranger Day is a special event for National Park Week, celebrated this year between April 17 and 25.  This year's theme is "Share a park, shape a life."
 
Upcoming Events... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
April 15 - 18: Spring Rod Run | Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
 
April 16: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center.
 
April 17: Mountain Man March - The "Mountain Man Memorial March" is a 26.2 mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee conducted as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. "Honor Through Actions." For more info and registration info visit http://web.utk.edu/~utrotc/MMM/index.html
 
April 17: March for Babies - Annual March of Dimes fundraising walk held to improve the health of babies. The walk will be held at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information or interest in volunteering call 865-694-6003.
 
April 17: Master Gardener's Event - Buy plants and get gardening tips from Sevier County's master gardeners at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-3695.
 
April 20: Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Third Annual Earth Day Festival - at Mynatt Park from 3:00-7:00 p.m. This event is open to the public, free to attend and features earth-friendly crafts, informational booths and children's activities. This year's festival will also feature food vendors, live music and a small disc golf display.
 
April 21 - 25: 60th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and Greener Living Expo at W. L. Mills Conference Center. The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars. The Gatlinburg Chamber will be arranging to have speakers on Friday, April 23 and fully support the efforts on this event, especially in this milestone year! more info
 
April 22: Ribfest & Wings - Gatlinburg's 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival will feature extended hours (5 to 9 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) and loads of atmosphere as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Inn/Reagan Terrace Mall.
 
April 23: Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition. Spectators Welcome. FREE. Music Road Convention Center
 
April 24: The Diner's Spring Fling Cruise-In - The Diner's Spring Fling Cruise In  - Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 | www.thediner.biz
 
April 30 - May 1: Spring Festival and Old Timers Day  - Includes Young Pickers Talent Contest, barbecue, storytelling, arts and crafts.  Admission is free. 
 
April 30 - May 2: RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
 
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