The Smoky Mountain Journal
Local guides, insider tips, and hidden gems for your next group getaway or family trip to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Smokies.
Fewer crowds, mountain views, holiday lights, cozy cabin nights, and plenty to do indoors or out. Here’s why winter can be one of the best times for a Smoky Mountain cabin trip.
Planning a Smoky Mountain Christmas getaway? Use this easy 3-day itinerary for Pigeon Forge lights, Dollywood, Gatlinburg, cabin time, and a little winter mountain scenery.
Planning a Christmas or winter getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Discover holiday lights, seasonal events, winter activities and tips for enjoying Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the mountains during the coziest time of year.
Planning a fall trip to the Smoky Mountains? Learn when fall colors typically arrive, where to explore, what to do near Pigeon Forge, and how to make the most of one of the most beautiful and popular seasons in the Smokies.