July Fourth is only the beginning when it comes to celebrating America’s heroes in the Smokies. For those planning to visit Pigeon Forge this summer, the whole month of August will be dedicated to those brave men and women who fight for, protect, and serve our country with an event called Celebrate Freedom! Pigeon Forge’s Celebrate Freedom is not only for active and veteran military personnel, but also for police officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders who serve our nation on a daily basis. This month-long celebration is about honoring the sacrifice these men and women make to defend our

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For kids, summer break is just that: a break. It’s what they look forward to all year, getting out of school for long days of swimming, running, playing, and sleeping in. But for parents, a fun summer for the kids comes with some work. Besides actually going to work, you’re probably working to find a lot of ways to keep the kids entertained. When taking them to the community pool, camping in the backyard, and having Disney movie nights have run their course, why not plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for some new family fun this summer?

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Looking for a way to escape the sun this summer? Why not stay indoors and watch a favorite Pigeon Forge show this year? This Smoky Mountain town has a variety of options for your summertime getaway, and they’re all suitable for everyone from young children to adults. Choose a show with comedy, a show with live music, or a popular variety show with both. There’s even an award-winning magic show right here in Pigeon Forge! If you’re looking for big laughs, exciting entertainment, great food—and for goodness’ sake, some air conditioning! —look no further than these family favorites in Pigeon

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At Cabins For You, we know how important teamwork is. If it weren’t for every member of our team – maintenance, housekeeping, accounting, reservations, marketing, owner relations, customer service, and more – we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Cabins For You is a company with a lot of moving parts, and that requires a lot of people working hard. But at Cabins For You, we’re also a family. We love spending time together, yes – even outside of work, and we love finding new ways to make Cabins For You even better for our guests and owners.

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New Zombie Adventure in Pigeon Forge is Terrifyingly Fun I love haunted houses. I've been to quite a few over the years, and I've found that many of the best ones are put on during Halloween. They're also often located off the beaten path...in a corn field, in old factories, in a rundown part of town. But in Pigeon Forge, TN, a new attraction at the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center – Outbreak - Dread the Undead – brings a terrifyingly fun haunted-house-style zombie experience to the heart of the Smokies. The storyline is this: “Dread the Undead. Chemacorp is

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With more than 800 square miles of mountainous terrain, old-growth forests, and a wide variety of plant and animal life, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has some of the most exciting sights for your Smoky Mountain vacation. But the sheer amount of things to do and places to see can be overwhelming for any family traveling to East Tennessee. Where should I start? What should I make sure to see? Where are the best places to take my family? These are the questions we have tried to answer for you so you can make the most of your time

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The time has come! Get in your closets and dig out your puffy winter coats, your mittens and gloves, your knitted hats, and some warm, thick socks. It’s time to head to Ober Gatlinburg for some fun in the winter sun on the ski slopes! According to the most current slope report released by Ober Gatlinburg, the ski slopes are now open for the season and should remain open until about mid-March. Slopes that are open as of January 2016 include Ober Chute, Yeti’s Run, Mogul, Ridge, Upper Bear, Lower Bear, Cub Way, Castle Run, and Ski School. Lower Bear

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Gatlinburg is a number-one travel destination for good reason. Nestled among the gorgeous Smoky Mountains, it has something for everyone, from little tikes to honeymooners to your adrenaline-junkie best friend! So if you’re looking for the perfect destination—whether you’re planning a romantic retreat, a friends’ getaway, or a much-needed family vacation—we recommend booking your stay in the charming mountain town of Gatlinburg. After you’ve booked your favorite Gatlinburg cabin with Cabins For You, we recommend doing some research and making plans ahead of time for the activities and attractions you you want to enjoy while you’re in town. Often, you

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1. Ski or snowboard at Ober Gatlinburg. Located on top of the mountain in downtown Gatlinburg is Ober Gatlinburg, a winter wonderland of fun in the Smokies. Make the most of your time on the mountain by skiing or snowboarding when you visit Ober. The slopes usually open sometime in mid-December and close sometime in early to mid-March. Open season depends entirely on the weather, so check back on the skiing & snowboarding page of their website before you make plans to visit. You can also check this page for session times, ticket prices, and rental fees. And even if

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Get ready for the some in the fun in the winter sun on the slopes of Ober Gatlinburg! As of Saturday, November 21, 2015, snow tubing is open for all visitors. Tickets are selling quickly, but there’s plenty of fun in store for your friends, family, and kids at Ober Gatlinburg!Tickets and PricingLate November brought lots of sold-out weekends for snow tubing, so if you’re planning on hitting the slopes, be sure to get to the ticket office early. Tickets are sold in person only and can be purchased for sessions occurring the same day or sessions up to 3

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