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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Press Releases

Fall into Volunteerism with Smokies Service Days

Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to “Fall into Volunteerism with Smokies Service Days!” Park staff will lead several single-day volunteer opportunities across the park on Saturdays beginning October 24 through November 21. Each experience provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to help care for park campgrounds, historic buildings, and natural resources.  This volunteer […]

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Attractions Press Releases

Titanic Museum Ship to Mask-Up in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Huge, Pink Face Mask to Cover Ship’s Bow Throughout October. Pink ribbons and Pink facemasks, symbols of hope and safety, set to call attention to this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Titanic Museum Attractions.   This marks the 6th year the museums have cleared the decks for this month-long crusade and the first time […]

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Pigeon Forge Readies for Fall Foliage Season with Reminder To Travel Responsibly

Family-friendly destination is home to more than 14,500 overnight accommodations, many of which offer contact-free options for travelers. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Sept. 29, 2020)—As fall approaches in the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) reminds visitors to travel responsibly in search of autumn colors.  With more than 14,500 overnight accommodations, the family-friendly destination offers travelers […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Diverse Range of Local and Regional Talent Create Dollywood’s Largest Music Event Ever

More than 800 concerts take place during annual Harvest Festival PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, September 24, 2020) — Anyone missing live concerts the last few months should plan a trip to Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 25-Oct.31) as more than 800 live concerts will take place during the run of the festival! In […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Feels Fresh, Yet Familiar

Annual event features fall fun, immersive music, thousands of pumpkins  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, September 21, 2020) — After being named by USA Today as the country’s best fall theme park event last year, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 25-Oct. 31) is back this season with several fresh changes that echo many of […]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Press Releases

Park Resumes Additional Campground and Picnic Area

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing access to additional campgrounds and picnic areas. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Tripadvisor Names Dollywood Top-10 Theme Park in the World

Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa added to Travel & Leisure List PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, July 30, 2020)— As Dollywood has continued to earn strong guest satisfaction scores and stellar guest reviews based on the quality experience visitors enjoy while at the park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Tripadvisor recently included it in the top-10 of […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Dollywood’s Splash Country Offers Best-Value Deals in Celebration of Milestone Year

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, July 16, 2020)— Dollywood’s Splash Country celebrates its 20th year of making cool memories for guests with new ticket offers, live entertainment and the friendliest atmosphere in the region.In appreciation for two decades of being the Smokies’ most-trusted water park, Dollywood’s Splash Country extends some of the best offers in park […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Dollywood Officials Announce Flower & Food Festival Ending Date, Unveil Unprecedented New Season Pass Offer

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, July 15, 2020)— Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival presented by Covenant Health—originally scheduled for mid-spring—offers a brilliant kaleidoscope of vibrant colors that has awed park guests, according to the overwhelmingly-positive feedback the event has received since it opened on June 15. Keeping the blooms bright and beautiful in the heat of […]

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Dollywood Press Releases

Dollywood Officials Remove Reservation Requirement

Park earns six USA Today 10Best travel awards nominations PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, July 14, 2020) — With nearly a month of learnings from operating in the current environment, Dollywood officials have made operational adjustments designed to make trip planning simpler. Based on strong guest satisfaction scores and stellar guest reviews about the park’s operating […]