Posts Categorized: nature

Where Luxury Meets the Smokies: New Luxury Big Cabins in Gatlinburg

GATLINBURG – A new development in Gatlinburg bridges the gap between rustic hillside cabins and well-appointed downtown hotel rooms. Cherokee Orchard has four big luxury rental cabins and a pool house with indoor pool — so far. The development at 368 E. Holly Ridge Road is already available for rent, but four more cabins are… Read more »

RainForest Adventures Zoo

Located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains, this all indoor RainForest is open year round. Featuring over 500 live animals, representing over 150 species, we are home to unique and beautiful creatures from the Rain Forests of the world. RainForest Adventures 109 NASCAR Drive Sevierville, TN 37864 Phone Number: (865) 428 4091 Visit… Read more »

Ripley’s Aquarium

Come see the 10,000 exotic sea creatures and 25′ Ft. sharks that aquarium has to offer. They have everything from stingrays to piranhas for your viewing pleasure. 88 River Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone Number: (865) 430-8808 Visit our web site

Knoxville Zoo

Learn about all the exciting animal, plants and people that make up the communities of the earth. 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914 Visit our web site

Alum Cave Bluff Trail

Alum Cave Bluff Trail is a moderately difficult hike is 4.6 miles round-trip or 5.1 miles on to LeConte Lodge. The round-trip to the cave bluff takes about 2 and 1/2 hours, but allow about 3 and 1/2 hours to LeConte Lodge. The Alum Cave Trail is the most popular and well-known route to Mount… Read more »

cades cove

There is a riding stable near the entrance of the Cades Cove loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the horses provide an excellent way to enjoy the cove, you may want to stop there. The Cades Cove Riding Stableis open April through October, weather permitting. Guided tours are conducted on horseback for… Read more »

great smoky mountains national park

The Great Smoky National Park has many hiking trails to offer that are ideal for the beginner to the expert. For those who like a challenge the park contains a portion of the Appalachian Trail. The Great Smoky National Park has approximately 2,115 miles of streams within its boundaries, and protects one of the last… Read more »