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Timing Your Leaf Peaking Trip to the Smokies

We came across this terrific description of leaf season in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park today and, in response to the questions we've been getting like:

"Are the leaves changing color yet?"

"If I come in late September will I see any fall Foliage?"

"What kind of colors will still be left if I plan a trip for early November?"

(ETC.)

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The Latest At Dollywood

Did you hear about what's coming for the 2012 season at Dollywood?

Oh my goodness. What a big deal was made of this announcement, but you can see why.

The latest ride being constructed is BIG!

It's called Wild Eagle - - a 21 story high roller-coaster, but this one has a different twist.

Instead of sitting in a cart riding on (or under) a track, this ...
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Public Lands Day at The Great Smoky Mountains Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be sponsoring several projects aimed at improving, cleaning and renovating the park during National Public Lands Day on September 24th.

Those 18 years and up can volunteer to work with park personnel in rebuilding a section of the Forney Ridge Trail. This one's not for the faint of heart...or body...as there will be breaking and setting of rocks to complete the improvements. Email Christine_Hoyer@nps.gov for information or to volunteer. ...
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Restaurants In Gatlinburg Area


There are literally hundreds of restaurants in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, and more opening all the time.

Fast Food? Pretty much all covered.

Pizza? How about Big Daddy's, or Mellow Mushroom, or Pizza Hut or Dominoes, or Little Caesars, or Cici's or Papa Johns, or any number of terrific Mom and Pop pizza places (we like Cappelli's...good pizza for a reasonable price) etc.

Looking for a more upscale place to eat?

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Black Bears

Budget Travel magazine recently published an article about viewing wildlife as part of a vacation and pointed to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for spotting black bears.

From their online version:


"Straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, this massive, mountain- and forest-filled national park houses the largest protected American black bear habitat in the eastern U.S. As a result, the furry mammals—which are a bit smaller ...
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Pay no Taxes Plus Outlet Prices

Did you know that the Tennessee Tax-free weekend starts in just a couple days?


That means no taxes on clothing (yup, including undies), school supplies, or computers.

 

For all the details, including lists of exactly what's included in the tax free days go to :

Tennesse sales tax holiday

But here's how to maximize saving! Let's get to one of the ...

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Where've We Been? Wears Valley!

Several months ago, we had to set aside blogging...why? We were in renovation mode! So many contacted us looking for a nice little cabin. The Gatlinburg Lodge at SmokyMountainViews.com is great for 10 people, 15, 20 up to 26 people, but what about romantic getaways? What about small families?
So now, at long last we are ready for you. We have completely renovated this 1000 square foot cabin...I mean like it's practically brand new. (Yup, that's why no blogging. Just hard working over there!) So please ...

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Super Summer Discounts Just Added

We have  added some fabulous discounts on our Specials page.
 http://smokymountainviews.com/Specials.html

When you enter one of  these discounts codes on the reservations page
http://smokymountainviews.com/Reservations.html  
 you can save $150 , $300 and even a whopping $500 depending ...
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Concerts at Smokies Stadium in May

Two of the biggest groups in country/pop music are coming to the Smoky Mountains in May.




The Zac Brown Band will be appearing on May 5th. They debuted at 1st place on the Bilboard 200 chart with "You Get What You Give."

Train is appearing as part of Star 102.1 FM's "Star Jam 2011" on Sunday, May15. They won a Grammy for ...
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The Great Smoky National Park this Spring

The National Park Service has posted its schedule for Ranger Guided tours and other special programs for the month of April

www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/events.htmil.

Events include hikes, and demonstrations, many of which count toward earning your JUNIOR RANGER BADGE







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