Did you hear the news? Gatlinburg, TN was voted #23 in TripAdvisor’s 2011 Travelers’ Choice Destinations. Now, we at CabinConnection.com think that might be a little on the low side. (Next year, we’ll put out the word when it’s time to vote. ) But it’s still something to celebrate. Congratulations, Gatlinburg! In honor of this, [...]
5 Smoky Mountain Apps
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I didn’t want an iPhone, just for the record. My husband, Jason, wanted to get one for me when he got his. I said I didn’t want one because it’s just something else to worry about breaking or losing. And I am certainly known for breaking and losing things. But he insisted. Fast forward a [...]
5 Tennessee Cave Adventures
March 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Did you know that Tennessee has more than 8,600 known caves? That’s more than any other state in the U.S. We’ve seen signs to different caving adventures in the Smokies, but haven’t ever visited any. Today, I thought we’d take a look at the industry in Tennessee. On Wednesday, I’ll be back with some information [...]
Bed and Breakfasts in the Smokies
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We’ve stayed in hotels, condos and cabins in the Smokies. The one thing we’ve never tried is a Bed and Breakfast. I don’t know why not. Maybe it seems like something that’s not kid-friendly? Anyway, I was curious about the availability of Bed and Breakfasts in the area. Wow, did I find some amazing ones! [...]
5 Summer Camps in the Smokies
February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spiders in the bunkhouse. Swims in a slimy lake. Cute boys and dances and arts and crafts. Ahhh, summer camp. Those, without doubt, were some of the best days on my life. I spent a lot of time at a summer camp (Miracle Camp) in Michigan growing up. I wouldn’t have traded the experiences. [...]
7 Smoky Mountain Zipline Adventures
January 19, 2011 By 6 Comments
Adventure. Don’t we all love to do something that pushes us out of our comfort zones? At least every once in a while? There’s such a feeling of accomplishment when we conquer fears or do something new. But I digress. For today’s post, I thought I’d take a look at the different zipline tours available [...]
15 Smoky Mountain Blogs
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here are 15 blogs dealing with the Smokies. I keep up with these all the time to find out about interesting things going on in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville area. I’ve also rated them for your use. Here’s the scale: **** — Great blog! Regular updates, good information. *** — Blog is on [...]
10 Reasons to Choose the Smokies for Vacation
November 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1. The Great Outdoors. The Smoky Mountains are, by themselves, reason enough to head to the Gatlinburg area. There’s nothing like getting away from it all out in nature to relieve your stress. There are 70 different hikes in the National Park, so there’s something for every age and ability level. (Here’s a link to [...]
5 Spots for Horseback Riding in the Smokies
September 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
Hiking is one way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Another is on horseback. Below, five local stables that will show you the sites atop a beautiful horse. Plus, one that offers camping and a Wild West Show! Smoky Mountain Riding Stables (this is the one right in The Great Smoky Mountains [...]
