Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Christ in the Smokies

In the center of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens (located on the former Christus Gardens property) you will have the remarkable experience of walking through a Biblical world of 2000 years ago, seeing life-size, life-like representations of important scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.

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Big Creek Expeditions

Big Creek Expeditions is the premier white water rafting company in East Tennessee.

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Ober Gatlinburg

Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf

Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.

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Why Work with Our Tennessee Property Management Company

Let Bear Camp Cabin Rentals, a reputable Tennessee property management company, turn your Smoky Mountain rental into a success.

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Tips for Planning a Large Tennessee Family Vacation

Now’s the perfect time to plan a family vacation to Tennessee; keep reading for helpful planning tips; keep reading to learn more.

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8 Things To Do in Pigeon Forge With Kids

If you’re planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains, it’s never too soon to start thinking about what you want to do when you’re there. If there are kids involved, it’s even more important to keep them busy!

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6 Best Places to Visit in the Smoky Mountains in Fall

There’s truly nothing else quite like the Smoky Mountains in fall. The crisp mountain air, the vibrant colors painting the landscape, and the peaceful serenity that settles over the hills. It’s a time when nature puts on its best show, and you don’t want to miss it.