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Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Photo by Elizabeth Genovise

Old Time Music Jam Sessions, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Join in or just enjoy in passing

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 23, 2012

Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes a great family destination, not just for its trails and campgrounds, but for its cultural programs as well. One of the Park’s unique features this year is the Oconaluftee Old Time Music Jam Session, which takes place every third Saturday of each month through December 2012, from 1 to 3PM.

Relatively new and much-anticipated, the homey Oconaluftee Visitor Center hosts this event, providing a haven for tourists and …


Bring home a unique souvenir from Tennessee's most beautiful mountains

Bring home a unique souvenir from Tennessee's most beautiful mountains

photo by Elizabeth Genovise

The Mountain Quiltfest, Pigeon Forge, TN

A treat for quilt makers and tourists alike

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 16, 2012

Join the city of Pigeon Forge for the 18th annual "Mountain Quiltfest," running from March 14-17. A festival that has attracted over 20,000 visitors to the area, this event is enjoyable for both seasoned quilting enthusiasts and newcomers who have never before touched a handmade quilt.

The event is hosted by the Piecemakers and Sevier Valley Quilters Guilds. Quilters meet here to vie in a fun and spirited competition …


The Mountain Harbor Inn

The Mountain Harbor Inn

Photo by Elizabeth Genovise

The Mountain Harbor Inn on Douglas Lake, TN

Valentines' Day Getaway

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 16, 2012

Already searching for that perfect Valentines Day getaway? One of the Smoky Mountains’ gems is set along the gorgeous banks of DouglasLake: The Mountain Harbor Inn. This B & B has received the honor of a Diamond Rating (the highest rating possible for a bed and breakfast). Nestled on the water with a view of 30,000 acres of lake and distant rolling hills, the Inn is an escape into beauty, tranquility, and romance.

Suites …


Experience an unforgettable winter in the Smokies.

Experience an unforgettable winter in the Smokies.

Photo by Elizabeth Genovise

Black Ski Weekend, Pigeon Forge, TN

The Smokies winter fest you can't miss

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 09, 2012

This year’s much-anticipated Black Ski Weekend, which will take place between January 27 and January 29, is getting ready to launch in Pigeon Forge, TN. Centered at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, this Urban Ski/Party weekend event has risen enormously in popularity, and reservations are already going fast. Organized for adults looking for a dazzling weekend away, this trip is all-inclusive of skiing, late-night partying, open bars, and much more.

Attendees …


The White Star Line is still in business

The White Star Line is still in business

Photo by Elizabeth Genovise

Titanic’s Ice Carving Competition, Pigeon Forge, TN

Watch little icebergs transform into works of art

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 09, 2012

Already one of the most-loved and most-visited attractions in downtown Pigeon Forge, the famous Titanic museum plans on presenting a free family-themed event this Saturday, January 22nd: an ice carving competition that will wow the crowds and give kids something to remember.

Taking place between 9am and 3pm, the competition is expected to have very high attendance, and so it’s best to arrive early to snag a good view of the carvers. The event …


Don't miss the 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in the beautiful Smoky Mountains!

Don't miss the 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in the beautiful Smoky Mountains!

Photo by Elizabeth Genovise

22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week, January 7 through January 14th

A week of unforgettable adventure and learning for every Smokies enthusiast

by Elizabeth Genovise | January 02, 2012

This winter’s cannot-miss event is the 22nd annual Wilderness Wildlife Week from January 7 through 14.  Visitors looking to explore the beauty and wilderness of the Smokies will find that there is something for everyone in this expedition. Offering a widely varied schedule of outdoor recreational activities that are led by mountain experts, the program features walks, hikes, workshops, lectures, seminars, and more. Topics will cover all things Smoky Mountains, from history to animal life.

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