One thing we always make time for while we’re in Gatlinburg is a movie and pizza night. This works especially well when you’re lucky enough to be in a cabin with a movie room! We love those! We assign one person to pick a family-friendly movie, and every one brings a favorite pizza topping. Someone [...]
3 Best Appetizers in the Smoky Mountain Area
March 29, 2010 By 6 Comments
The research involved in this one was lots of fun! We sampled all kinds of goodies and came up with these as our top three: 3. Loaded Homemade Potato Chips from The Old Mill Cafe in Pigeon Forge. We discovered this restaurant through another blog post. Someone recommended it more highly than the more well-known [...]
5 Tips for Watching Wildlife
March 24, 2010 By 3 Comments
Now, I know for some of us, once we’re settled in a nice cabin in the mountains, we’re tempted to stay there and spend our days sitting in the hot tub and playing pool. However, the Smoky Mountains are so close! If nothing else, try to see some wildlife while you’re in the Gatlinburg area. [...]
Zorb? What is it?
March 22, 2010 By 16 Comments
Okay, so I know you’re not going to believe me about this — that’s why I made my husband take the video. As proof! That this crazy attraction actually exists in Pigeon Forge! (And just as a disclaimer — this video was taken off my husband’s iPhone from way up on top of the hill, [...]
Peak Season for Flame Azalea in the Smoky Mountains
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Now, for another peak season. If you plan now, you can see the beautiful Flame Azalea in the Smokies this year. Flame Azalea is a wild shrub that blooms at most elevations in April and May. On higher elevations, it can be found in June and July. Book a cabin, plan a trip and you [...]
Peak Wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains
March 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
Start planning now so you don’t miss peak wildflower season in the Smoky Mountains. Spring wildflowers are best in mid-to-late April, but a few can be seen in late March and early April. (That’s, like, next week. Spring is really coming!!!) This information is taken from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Trip Planner. For [...]
Smoky Mountain Summer Camps
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This seems like a neat opportunity. I don’t have any first-hand knowledge, but I ran across this and thought it could be really useful. My kids would love it, that’s for sure! The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers a Discovery Camp for kids ages 9-12 that lasts for six days. It includes camping, [...]
Kendra’s fav five — #1, The Best Pizzeria
March 10, 2010 By 8 Comments
Now, I’ve saved the best for last. Seriously, you DO NOT WANT TO MISS this spot!!! I mean, yum! So, wait until you’re really hungry. Maybe you’ve spent the whole day hiking and have worked up an enormous appetite. Or maybe you just skipped lunch to prepare yourself. The point being: come hungry. You’ll be [...]
