Splash into a Cabin This Summer in the Smoky Mountains

Sun rays beating down, sweat pouring all around — there’s nothing quite like a private indoor pool in the midst of summer. A refreshing swim in summertime is just what you need to beat the heat! Teach your youngest to paddle in the morning, splash with the kids in the afternoon, float for a while in the evening, and take a few midnight laps just because you can. Plus, a private pool means no swimming with strangers, giving you freedom to splash whenever (and whomever) you please! Why stop at a private indoor pool? Add breathtaking mountain views, an outdoor

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10 Smoky Mountain Summer Ideas & Family Fun for Every Budget

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Cabins for YOU is a family-owned business, a family who happens to have a lot of kids. So, we know just how expensive summer vacations can get, no matter where you go! The awesome thing about a summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains is the wide array of options for entertainment suitable for every budget! Plan your vacation with another family or a group of families from your kids’ athletic team, church friends, or long-time family friends and split the cost of a large group cabin, making your lodging even more affordable. Plus, the more the merrier! There are tons

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Spring Hatches NEW Cabins

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Ready for something fresh and NEW this spring?! So are we! Thankfully, this past month brought us some fresh, new cabins for YOU! Blending rustic mountain charm and modern amenities and fun vacation perks, these awesome new Pigeon Forge cabins in the Smokies are ready for great 2018 getaways! Check out what they have to offer and then start planning! Smoky View Straight Up | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | sleeps 8 Pour yourself a Smoky View, Straight Up, at this Pigeon Forge cabin made for having a good time with family and friends. Whip up good meals in

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10 Indoor Activities for a Chilly Day in the Smoky Mountains

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You wake up from your peaceful night of sleep with bubbling anticipation of another exciting day in the Smoky Mountains, when you hear the light rumblings of thunder outside and peep through the curtains of your bedroom window to see gray skies and the first dismaying rain droplets of a storm. Or you and the kids walk out to the deck in your shorts, only to be surprised by one of those random chilly springtime days. Don’t let your heart fall or fear the disappointed faces of your little ones who rush to the living room in their swimsuits; there

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50 Things to Do for Summer Solstice

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Every year around the middle of June, summer solstice arrives, announcing the end of spring and the beginning of summer with the sun reaching its highest point in the sky. As the longest day of 2018 (with first light at 5:48 a.m. and last light at 9:23 p.m.), June 21 will be a special time for your first summer excursion! Start summertime right with a full day of wining and dining, playing and exploring, shopping and laughing, and mostly relaxing in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee — a place filled with beautiful sights and fun attractions, surrounded by the Great

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Food, Brews & the Great Outdoors: Father’s Day in the Smoky Mountains

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After years of running all over the place, driving kids to school, practice, dances, and games, let the man rest and relax with the perfect Father’s Day in the Smoky Mountains! No need for fancy food. He will drop his napkin halfway through the meal and use his pant leg, anyway. No need for expensive, aged wines. Just pass him another beer or a small glass of good ‘ole Tennessee whiskey. And no need for an extravagant, pricey resort. Bring him back to a quiet log cabin to relax in a rocking chair on the deck after playing golf, hunting,

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Summer in Cades Cove: It’s Bear Time!

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Sunny skies, lush greenery, dense meadows, impulsive showers, rushing waters, grazing wildlife, foraging bears…summertime at Cades Cove, one of the most visited sites in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is beautiful to say the least. With temperatures ranging between the mid-70s and 80s, it is certainly cooler than most places in summer, making it a great location to take an early morning cycle or a leisurely evening drive. Get ready for breathtaking valley views, incredible historic structures, adventurous nature trails, wild animals all around, and best of all — higher chances to spot a Smoky Mountain black bear! Where

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Happy Birthday to YOU — Celebrate in the Smokies

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Blow out the candles and make a wish — it’s time to celebrate YOU! Make this birthday extra-special with a private cabin in the Smoky Mountains, complete with breathtaking mountain views and endless amenities. Plus, with so many indoor attractions and outdoor activities nearby in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, the celebration never has to end. In fact, you can extend your birthday by a week or more — dream big! Cake & Flowers A birthday wouldn’t be complete without loads of tasty treats — birthday cake, most important of all. Head to The Apple Valley Creamery for homemade ice cream,

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March into NEW Cabins this Spring!

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2018 is just getting started, and we’ve already been extra busy at Cabins for YOU! From rebuilds to renovations, new cabins to awesome upgrades, these new cabins on our program are ready for fantastic getaways in the Great Smoky Mountains! Private indoor pools, theater rooms, wraparound decks, mountain views, hot tubs with TVs, premium cable channels, game rooms, gorgeous kitchen, cozy master suites…you’ll have your pick! Bear Hiney Hideaway | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | sleeps 5 Classic Smoky Mountain cabin on the outside, modern Pigeon Forge getaway on the inside, Bear Hiney Hideaway is the quintessential mountain retreat.

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Love Is in the Air: Romantic Spring Getaways

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The scent of wildflowers all around, a glimpse of a heartfelt smile, genuine laughter mixed with captivating conversation, candlelit dinners and spa nights…love is in the Smoky Mountain air! As winter recedes and spring blooms forth, you and your dearest will surely be itching to get out of the house and away from it all. So why not enjoy a romantic spring getaway together? From outdoor activities and indoor attractions to entertaining dinners and romantic cabin nights, the Smokies is the perfect spring vacation destination! A Stroll Hand-in-Hand With hiking trails aplenty teeming with gorgeous wildlife, the Smokies offer excitement

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