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Kid-Friendly Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

Whether you're hiking with toddlers, elementary-aged kids, or teens, these kid-friendly hikes in the Smoky Mountains combine short distances, gentle elevation, waterfalls, wildlife viewing, and historic cabins.

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Scenic Drives & Day Trips

Scenic Drive: The Southern Blue Ridge Parkway Near the Smoky Mountains TN

If you're staying with us at Blue Mountain Cabins in the Smoky Mountains (near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville, TN), one of the best day trips is hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway from its southern terminus.

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Trip Planning

Why Smart Travelers Are Ditching Airbnb and Vrbo

Airbnb and Vrbo trained travelers to think they’re the only game in town. They’re not. They’re just the most expensive middlemen in travel history.
Next time you fall in love with a vacation rental, take five extra minutes to search the property name or run the photo through Google Lens. You’ll almost certainly find the owner’s direct site - and pocket hundreds of dollars that were never necessary to pay in the first place.

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Wildlife & Nature

Wild Persimmons in the Smoky Mountains: A Sweet Fall Treat

Wild Persimmons in the Smoky Mountains: A Sweet Fall Foraging Adventure Discover the hidden gem of fall in the Great Smoky Mountains - wild American persimmons! Forage this native treat during your stay at Blue Mountain Cabins near Gatlinburg a...

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Hiking & Outdoors

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail - A Must-Do Scenic Drive in the Great Smoky Mountains

Everyone flocks to Cades Cove for its famous loop, but if you're looking for a quieter, more magical drive through the Smokies, head to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Tucked just minutes from bustling Gatlinburg, this winding one-way road delivers lush forests, sparkling streams, pioneer history, and jaw-dropping waterfalls - all without the massive crowds.

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Roads to drive, sights to see, things to do, places to visit, tips and interesting tidbits - all about your Smoky Mountains vacation

Kid-Friendly Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

Scenic Drive: The Southern Blue Ridge Parkway Near the Smoky Mountains TN

Why Smart Travelers Are Ditching Airbnb and Vrbo

Wild Persimmons in the Smoky Mountains: A Sweet Fall Treat

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail - A Must-Do Scenic Drive in the Great Smoky Mountains

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