Stringtime In The Smokies

August is a great time to head to Pigeon Forge Tennessee because it gives you that last minute of family fun before the kids go back to school. Mountain music will fill the air as you walk through Patriot Park and the surrounding areas of the The Old Mill Restaurant. Stringtime in the Smokies will be held August 13 and August 14 and some of Tennessee's best Appalachian musicians, crafters, and artisans will be there to demonstrate their skills. These knowledgeable musicians, crafters and artisans will be on hand to answer any questions you have about their specialized skills. These

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Hummer Ride In The Mountains

The Hummer Tour - My Favorite Attraction Yet I’ve always wanted to take a Hummer tour in Gatlinburg! I wasn’t really sure if it would be fun or not but I’m an adventure lover and like to try everything at least once. I’ll go ahead and tell you that my complimentary Hummer tour ride with Outdoor Adventures of the Smokies was my absolute favorite attraction/adventure in Gatlinburg to date. I have to mention that there’s a lot I haven’t done yet, but the Hummer tour was so amazing that I had to take the time and give Outdoor Adventures of

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Bear Tips and Advice For Gatlinburg TN

Gatlinburg is a great town for tourists with all the history and attractions it has to offer. Locals strive to keep the town interesting to visit so that tourists continue to enjoy their town. Not only do locals enjoy when tourists come to town but the bears do too. Bears are native to the Smoky Mountains. With so many mountain cabins in the area the bears have started to realize the advantages of tourist. They find trash cans filled with bags and rummage to find food. Since they have discovered the trash bins the bears will often frequent them where

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Midnight Parade 2010

For the past 35 years Gatlinburg Tennessee has held a Midnight Independence Day Parade. It is one of the most anticipated events for Gatlinburg locals and attracts nearly 100,000 visitors every year. The streets of Gatlinburg are closed late on July 3rd and at the stroke of midnight on July 4th the parade will start winding it’s way through downtown Gatlinburg. This parade is extensive with over 100 different floats, groups, balloons, etc. and stretches over one mile in length. There will be many different decorative floats entered into the parade by the different local shops, visitors, and military personnel.

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Stand Here Fireworks Finale 2010

On July 4, 2010 be sure to get your spot in downtown Gatlinburg for the Stand Here Fireworks Finale. There are thousands of people that make their way to downtown for this event. It was voted as one of the top 20 events by the Southeast Tourism Society. The fireworks will start shortly after 10 pm and last about 20 minutes. No seat is a bad seat, you might even be able to see fireworks from your Gatlinburg cabin (if it has a view of downtown, of course). Since this event is so popular you'll need to get to town

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Cabins For You Summer Contest

Blogger Challenge - Winner Takes Home $300 & 2nd Place Receives $200 Good afternoon friends! We would like to announce our latest contest giveaway. Cabins For You is hosting a Blogger Challenge. The contest is simple. Participants are being asked to post an article on their personal blog based on the topic “Top 10 tips for Traveling.” Next, they should submit the URL of the blog posting to our contest coordinator at [email protected]. Your email is the only way to officially enter the contest. The first place prize is $300 and second place prize $200. We will also be recognizing

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Ole Smoky Distillery

A new addition to Gatlinburg shops will open in early July 2010. The Old Smoky Distillery will be the first legal distillery in the state of Tennessee. The mountains of Tennessee already have a reputation for their moonshine and this new store will bring the tradition to you… legally, of course. If you visit the store while in Gatlinburg you’ll get to see the working still, take a tour and even taste some of the flavors (if you’re over age 21). It’s a piece of history for Tennessee and the owners plan to expand further. The owners are using corn

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Synchronous Elkmont Fireflies

The Smoky Mountain Synchronous Fireflies event happens once a year and only in one other place on the planet, Southeast Asia. This year it will occur on June 5 and last through June 13. So unless you plan to hop a plane and fly down to Asia you’re not going to see something this amazing any where else. The fireflies that gather for the Elkmont Fireflies event are a rare species. These little fireflies seem to coordinate their blinking and they all eventually get in sync with the other fireflies around them. It begins a beautiful light show with thousands

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Cabin Renting Guide

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Tennessee have become favorite vacation spots for people coming from all areas of the United States. These two towns are located in the heart of the Smokies and are surrounded by the pure, natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. The two towns were once just a small area inhabited by the early settlers and their way of living but now these two eastern Tennessee towns are thriving and most definitely full of plenty of attractions, restaurants, hotels, motels, condos and cabins. There are so many cabin rental companies to choose from throughout the area. It

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2010 Summer Tunes and Tales

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales is one of the most exciting annual events in Gatlinburg Tennessee. This marks the fifth year for the Tunes and Tales and it begins on June 11 and will run through August 7. If you’ve been to Gatlinburg during this event you know it’s great fun, but in case you haven’t been or need a refresher continue reading. Imagine walking through the streets of downtown Gatlinburg TN and spotting an oddly dressed person or group of people. They’re dancing around, singing or telling stories. You’re going to be curious as to what is going on,

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