Gatlinburg TN Area Information

Obviously, one of the major draws of Gatlinburg TN, is the abundance of lush, natural sites and sounds. However, along with this landscape comes another, sometimes unwanted feature – the prevalence of wildlife in the area. Animals are able to run free in Gatlinburg woods and parks, so you should definitely keep this in mind when planning your trip to the area. This is especially true when bringing small children along with you to join in the outdoor fun. Arming yourself with the knowledge of how to approach and deal with the potentially dangerous wildlife of the region (which consists of black bears, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and wolves) will certainly help in the long and the short term.

Please keep in mind that most Gatlinburg cabins in the area are within close proximity of the National Park and/or some river and streams. Planning for certain situations can be very resourceful.

First and foremost, you should always obey the famous adage “Don’t feed the animals!” Feeding animals, especially their young, can put you and your family in definite danger. Approaching an animal that is in the process of feeding its young is also particularly dangerous. In fact, being in close proximity to any of the wildlife in the area can be potentially hazardous. You should thus always be careful when attempting to capture these creatures on film.

The main thing to keep in mind when approached by these animals is to stay calm and be prepared. This is especially true when enjoying the lush nature trails that Gatlinburg offers. Ensure that your children know that the creatures of the area are not the same as family pets. You can also instill in your children and family some helpful tips, such as:

1. Remain upright in order to appear larger (and therefore more intimidating) to the animal
2. Give the animal space. This creates a larger window for them to get away from you.
3. Make no sudden movement. Backing away slowly and quietly is still the best way to make your escape.

Being mindful of the presence of these animals and the techniques to approach them can put you one step in the right direction to keeping you and your family safe. While the wildlife of Gatlinburg is certainly beautiful, you should always remember that you are vacationing in their natural habitat. Because of this, appropriate respect for them is always in order.

With summer in full swing and the "dog days" rapidly approaching us, Cabins For You would like to offer a few tips to help "cool off" your Gatlinburg vacation. Here are a few summer tips...

1. Wild Bear Falls - What...Gatlinburg TN has a water park? Yes they do! We have covered it before but we believe it is worth mentioning again. This is a great idea for families during the hot days of July and August. Single Day admission is $18.95. Wild Bear Falls will definitely entertain your family and go a longway to help cooling you off.
2. Swimming anyone? - So overlooked when coming to Gatlinburg TN. What a great amenity for any family when reserving a cabin in Gatlinburg. There are so many mountain cabins that offer pool access. Some even offer private pools. Technically this is not free but it feels like it because it is added into the reservation cost.
3. Learn To Love The Evening - It is so much fun to stroll the strip in downtown Gatlinburg TN. It is even more fun to do it at night. Still very crowded but at least you don't sweat like crazy. Oh yeah...does not cost a thing. It will probably end up costing something because of all the candy and fudge stores.