Smoky Mountain Field School

Blog Bear | April 6, 2011

The Smoky Mountain Field School is a great way to really get to know the Smokies. These classes are good opportunities for all ages and may provide some educational fun for your family during your vacation time. The Smoky Mountain Field School mission is as stated: The Smoky Mountain Field School enhances public appreciation, understanding, [...]

Family Travel Tips

Blog Bear | April 5, 2011

Like everything else, the more effort you put into your Smoky Mountain vacation, the more you get out of it. It’s still pretty easy to enjoy your time in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and beyond with a minimalist mindset, but those who venture further and take more time to plan will see their efforts pay [...]

Smokies Spring Special Events

Blog Bear | April 1, 2011

April is probably the most active month outside of the holiday season in Gatlinburg. It is smack in the middle of Spring where the energy influx from nature make everyone and everything come alive again. April is Easter for the mountains and several areas celebrate it appropriately (see below), and a great opportunity for nature [...]