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This week's question, "Those of you who are planning or have planned a trip to Pigeon Forge what are you most looking forward to?"

Last week's question, "Have you started planning your 2012 trip to Pigeon Forge yet? Will you be visiting this winter or waiting for spring, summer or fall?"

Charlotte writes, "My husband and I will be heading to Pigeon Forge the weekend before Valentine's day to celebrate our anniversary.  Then when he takes his vacation in March (Spring Break) we will be heading back up for our "big" vacation.  We both love the mountains and the whole area and feel such a peace and calmness when in the mountains."

Janet says, "As a matter of fact I have started planning my 2012 trip to Pigeon Forge. I plan to come in August to celebrate my anniversary. Hoping to stay at Inn at Christmas place again. Want to check out Hatfields & McCoys & Lumberjack Feud which are new shows that have been added to the area. I also found  a little bit about something titled Murder & Mayhem that I would like to find out more about. Hopefully they will have a complete website up before long. I enjoyed Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery when I was there last." 

Helen writes, "My family and I have started planning are 2012 trip to Pigeon Forge. This year my Husband and I are very excited about the trip because our two sons and their families are going with us. We have plans to go in mid July. I know that we will have a great time with all of the Grandkids, they are already talking about Dollywood and WonderWorks, So many things to do, can't wait."

Debi says, "We usually plan our trips in the Fall & at Christmas, but I have been trying to talk my husband in to one more trip before the beautiful lights are gone.  We live 6 hours away or we would be there much more often.  Any time of the year is a good time to visit; however, the Fall & Christmastime seem more festive.  Ever wonder why people flock to see those wonderful lights? It's because it feels like the closest thing to heaven on earth.  The spirit of Christmas in Pigeon Forge (don't even forget Dollywood) is like a step back in time.  A good time when people were friendlier and truly happy to see the beauty that the lights of the Season brought.  Pigeon Forge has captured this and that is why it is so difficult for us to say goodbye to it each year. Many, many thanks for the spectacular light displays and the joy that you bring so many people hungry for a taste of the past. This holds true for all seasons in the Great Smoky Mountains!"

Ongoing - April 10: Titanic's Rose Petal Memorial Tribute - when you visit Titanic Museum Attraction now and throughout the entire year leading up to April 2012, guests will be given an actual rose petal and that rose petal will be placed into a rose petal memorial case - which will then will be placed out to sea by the Coast Guard at the exact site where we lost Titanic 100 years ago on April 15.  

Ongoing - February 28: Smoky Mountain Winterfest - visitors enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-738-4378

Ongoing - February 28: Winterfest in 3D - Winterfest in 3D Glasses are available at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light, as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. 

January 7 - 14: 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week - There will be a full schedule of outdoor recreational activities that will unite visitors with the rustic beauty of nature in the Smokies. Nearly 100 mountain experts will guide guests on walks, hikes, seminars, hands on workshops and lectures on topics ranging from Smoky Mountain history to plant and animal habitation.   

January 14: 2nd Annual Regional Ice Carving Competition at Titanic Museum Attraction - They're back! Those champion chainsaw slinging, blowtorch wielding, and ice block chopping sculptors who took Titanic Pigeon Forge by storm last year. In 2012 they'll be joined by a new batch of professional and amateur contenders, ready to whip 250-pound blocks of ice into frozen works of art. Bring the family and your camera for this one-day ice spectacular. You don't want to miss this.  

January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration - Great speakers and music at the First Baptist Church in Sevierville, TN, 865-428-2212.  

January 23: Behind the Scenes of Jim Cameron's Titanic - New exhibit opens at the Titanic Pigeon Forge where you will get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. Exhibit will run through 2012. For more information call 1-800-381-7670

January 27 - 29: 2012 Black Ski Weekend - located at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. Urban Ski/ Party Weekend has become the must attend event of the winter months. The event has become so wildly popular that party people of all ages are grabbing their winter gear and taking it to the slopes. Call Dena at 707-567-3293 to reserve your package today.

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