GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2024)— The National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail will close for 18 months starting Jan. 6, 2025, as crews make improvements to the trail and parking areas. Through this rehabilitation, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–Oct. 7, 2024–On Monday, Sept. 23, The Inn at Christmas Place officially opened its Insane Christmas-themed “Winter Wonder Lagoon.” This project was developed by Lucas Congdon and his team from Lucas Lagoons of the popular hit TV show, Insane Pools. The Inn at Christmas Place began renovations in their courtyard in August of 2023 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2024) — Dolly Parton, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage and Walmart, announced significant donations to flood relief during a special event Friday afternoon at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. The location has helped the local community by offering meals, as well […]
NERF Action Xperience in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Pigeon Forge, TN. (Jan. 23, 2024) – The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission approved the updated façade signage for the development of two renowned family-friendly attractions, Crayola Experience and NERF Action Xperience, set to open at 2046 Parkway. These eagerly anticipated additions promise an unforgettable experience for visitors of […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking public input on proposed fee program changes for 2023, including a new parkwide parking fee and an increase to existing fee rates at frontcountry and backcountry campsites, picnic pavilions, and day-use cabin rentals. All revenue generated through these user fees would remain in the Smokies to directly support […]
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 […]
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 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – The Old Mill Restaurant has created a new way to feed its neighbors, a fully-equipped food truck that delivers meals throughout entire neighborhoods on a rotating basis. It is another way the historic operation is adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a totally new concept for us that goes far […]