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Looking for a fun hike to a cool waterfall destination this winter? Consider one of the better-kept secrets in the Smokies—Spruce Flats Falls. One of the best things about this hike is that you don't have to venture terribly far into the national park to find it, which makes it convenient to most of our cabins in Wears Valley.
No matter what type of experience you may be seeking during a vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains, Volunteer Cabin Rentals is well positioned to help make your plans become a reality. Our location in scenic Wears Valley, TN, makes it convenient for you to access virtually any other destination in the region and without having to get involved in the heaviest arteries of traffic.
If you're staying in one of our Gatlinburg rental cabins this week, your timing is great. This week is the kickoff of Winterfest in Gatlinburg. It all gets started tomorrow night (11/7) with the city's 23rd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff from 5 to 8 p.m. on the downtown Parkway. In addition to lighting the city's millions of Winterfest lights, area restaurants and other businesses will be competing for best-chili awards, while a Beatles tribute band provides entertainment.
There's no doubt that Hurricane Sandy has thrown a wrench into the travel plans of a lot of folks in the Eastern United States. Fortunately for us in the Smokies, rain, high winds and cold temperatures have been a blessing compared to the massive snows, wind damage and flooding experienced by much of the seaboard.
If a little seclusion and privacy sounds like you're idea of a little heaven in the mountains of East Tennessee, consider this rustic-looking one-bedroom cabin that is sheltered by the surrounding woodlands but also offers gorgeous mountain views.
There's a lot of entertainment to be enjoyed in the Smokies, but if you're staying in one of our secluded Pigeon Forge cabins and are looking for a break from music shows, you might want to experience The Wonders of Magic show at WonderWorks, starring Terry Evanswood. Now in his 14th season performing in the Smokies, Evanswood has the distinction of being the longest-running headliner in Pigeon Forge. During that time, more than a million guests have been astounded by this critically acclaimed magician's illusions.
If you're staying in one of our Wears Valley cabin rentals this weekend, you might be interested to know that you won't be very far away from one of this region's premier annual festivals. The Foothills Fall Festival, October 12-14 is a weekend full of world-class concerts, juried arts and crafts, kids' activities and much more.
This weekend, visitors to the Smokies will have a chance to experience authentic local history and culture at its best. The 20th Annual Robert A. Tino Smoky Mountain Homecoming offers two days of old-fashioned family fun in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. The event takes place October 6 and 7 at the noted artist's Sunset View Farm in Sevierville. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Next time you're staying in one of cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge, TN, be sure to look up into the sky. That's where you may just spot the city's newest attraction, Wonders of Flight. As a part of the WonderWorks attraction, this tethered balloon experience lets guests soar as high as 400 feet in the air.
For a lot of folks, the best time of the year to visit the Great Smoky Mountains is just around the corner. Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival gets kicked off in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville on September 15 and runs through the end of October. It's a time to celebrate cooler weather fall colors with seasonal decorations, mountain crafts and lots of fun special events. If you're staying in one of our cabins in Pigeon Forge, TN in the next six weeks, here are a few highlights of what's going on through the rest of September in the surrounding area.
This magnificent five-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot log palace shines among Wears Valley, TN cabin rentals. Built on a mountainside in Dogwood Farms, this cabin offers breathtaking views from the two levels of wraparound decks, making it an ideal spot for kicking back in a rocker, porch swing or hot tub and watching the sunset.
One of the most popular activities that vacationers in the Smoky Mountains enjoy is shopping. And while there are plenty of the typical touristy places to spend your money—T-shirt shops, souvenir stands and the like—that's just scratching the surface when it comes to the retail heaven that is the Smokies.
With the nice spell of seasonable weather we've had here in the Smokies lately, the conditions have become a little more favorable to have a picnic. Usually a popular activity in spring and fall, picnicking in the last month or so hasn't been as appealing because of heat and humidity. So if you're staying in one of our Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin rentals this week, it may be a great time to strike while the iron—and not the weather—is hot.
Most folks who come to the Smokies to stay in our Wears Valley, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg cabins are eager to see a black bear in the wild. But we always make a point of cautioning our guests when it comes to these iconic animals. Bears are wild animals. They're not in a zoo, which means we urge all visitors to treat them with a healthy degree of caution and respect.
While our cabins in Pigeon Forge are indeed well suited for couples or families looking to enjoy some quality time together in the Smokies, we also have properties and facilities that are designed to accommodate visiting groups. Whether you're putting together a travel package for a church retreat, corporate meeting or family reunion, we have both lodgings and meeting facilities that will meet your needs.