Spring Fun Blooms
in Pigeon Forge
When you’re ready to travel, Pigeon Forge offers new reasons to safely visit the Smokies in 2021. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is just six miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the perfect place to stay, play, and reconnect with your loved ones.
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Surry Trail Reaches Milestone
with Four New Wineries
Located in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, close to where the Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over from Virginia, the Surry Wine Trail showcases rolling vineyards at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cure your cabin fever in Blowing Rock
This little town with the big backyard can cure your cabin fever. Blowing Rock, NC is located directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway about halfway between Asheville and Fancy Gap, where big views and lots of trails await.
Most Convenient Spots for
Elk Watching in the Smokies.
When is the best time of day to spot elk in the Smokies? In spring, summer and fall the best time to spot elk with the males is in the early morning or late afternoon. In winter only females and calves may be seen in the valleys in the late afternoon.
