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03

Jan

2012

Winter Weather Has Arrived in Sevierville

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Sevierville, Tn is an ideal destination if you’re looking to experience all of nature’s seasons in full – especially winter. And with each new Sevierville winter and following season, one seems to outdo the other as spring blooms into life with its wondrous flowers and wildlife, and summer brings on the warm, sunny days – perfect for taking a dip in the pool, lake, or one of the many mountain streams. Trees of spectacular color, the numerous local festivals, foods, and that sweet lil’ nip in the air make fall the most popular time to come to the Smokies. Meanwhile, the winter season often covers the mountains with a thick, white layer of snow. That’s the best time to be in a cabin up in the Smoky Mountains, right in front of a big fire. When you sit back and look at it, there isn’t a “bad” time to visit the Smoky Mountains and Sevierville. There’s always something to do, regardless of the weather!

For all you planners and trip advisers, we’ve posted the average daily temperatures below as well as a link to find the current weather conditions and forecast in Sevierville, Tn:

Average temperatures in Sevierville, TN

Month Avg. High Avg. Low
Jan 46°F 25°F
Feb 51°F 27°F
Mar 61°F 34°F
Apr 69°F 43°F
May 77°F 53°F
Jun 84°F 61°F
Jul 87°F 65°F
Aug 86°F 64°F
Sep 81°F 57°F
Oct 71°F 43°F
Nov 59°F 35°F
Dec 50°F 27°F

Insider tip:
Get weather and road condition information in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN by calling:
Using your cell phone in TN: 511
Nationally: 1-877-244-0065
Locally in Pigeon Forge: (865)436-1200

12

Jul

2011

Sugar Maple Cabins in Sevierville

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Sugar Maple Cabins offers luxurious Sevierville Cabins, Gatlinburg Cabins and Pigeon Forge Cabins just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Believe us, everyone deserves a vacation and there’s no better place to stay in the Smokies than at a Sugar Maple Cabin complete with views, amenities, basically anything you could want while you’re away from home. The amenities are endless and unsurpassed. It all begins with the location. Sugar Maple offers Pigeon Forge Cabins in a resort-style setting and most are semi-secluded cabins. But they’re not all in Pigeon Forge, cabin rentals are available as well in Sugar Maple Cabin Rentals in Pigeon Forge TNSevierville, Wears Valley, and Gatlinburg, including Ski Mountain. And each are set against a spectacular mountain or city view like no other. It’s the setting for a perfect Smoky Mountain Vacation no matter what time of year.

Offering cabins that sleep 2-50, Sugar Maple Cabins has you covered whether you’re are wanting that perfect couples getaway or are planning a Smoky Mountain Family Reunion. Call anytime, Sugar Maple Cabins customer services lines are open 7 days a week.

Cabins feature hot tub(s), a washer and dryer, and a fully-equipped kitchen. What sets Sugar Maple Cabins Luxury Cabins apart from ordinary cabin companies are the upscale amenities including flat-screen HDTVs, DVD players, gaming systems, and Wireless Internet. Still not impressed? How about spending part of your vacation watching movies in a home theater room? Sugar Maple Cabins simply define luxury.

Sugar Maple offers nearly 200 cabins from a perfect romantic getaway for 2 to a beautiful Smoky Mountain lodge that sleeps 50. Your choice is simple: You can stay in an ordinary cabin or you can stay in extraordinary luxury with Sugar Maple Cabins.

Visit the website and book online at:
http://www.sugarmaplecabins.com
Or
Visit Sugar Maple Cabins on Facebook to see reviews, testimonials, and guest feedback! Sugar Maple Cabins Reviews on Facebook

26

May

2011

If You’re Going To Dollywood This Summer….

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Rendering of Dollywood’s new Barnstormer thrill ride.

Sevierville, like every summer, will see a number of motorists come through town on their way to Dollywood or Dollywood Splash Country in the coming months. Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN can be a really enjoyable experience, we just want to make sure it is. Here are a few of the best tips on Dollywood coupons, the best days to visit, what to wear, ways to save money, and more, and just for you! These Top 10 tips will make your day at Dollywood one to always remember:

1. It’s all in the name – Dollywood… Not Dollyworld or Dolly World. Whether it’s just out of habit or not, people still mistakenly call the park “Dollyworld.” Though it sounds like Disneyworld, Dolly’s theme park is named Dollywood as a kind of play on words to Hollywood.

2. Take the Trolley – Parking is $6 for a standard-sized vehicle and $9 for RV’s or anything larger. Trolleys are .50 per person. And it takes you right to the park entrance. Park at Patriot Park for free, then take the Dollywood trolley that runs every 15 minutes.

3. Eat Before You Go – Maybe a no-brainer, but food at Dollywood can be pricey. Try to settle for a snack then eat a meal at the park. Try Red’s Diner, plenty of good burgers and fries, in Dollywood’s 50′s section.

4. Dollywood Does Provide Water – Though outside food and liquids are banned from the park, Dollywood’s restaurants do provide free cups of water and there are plenty of water fountains in the park. Plenty of water is a good thing if it’s one of those hot summer days.

5. Dress for the Occasion – If you plan on riding lots of rides (especially the water rides), plan on wearing light clothing that will dry quickly. Continue Reading

11

May

2011

Fishing In Sevierville and the Smoky Mountains

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Anglers of all ages can enjoy both lake and stream fishing in Sevierville.

Douglas Lake is an ideal spot for fishing, camping and recreation. This 30,400 acre lake has 555 miles of shoreline and is nestled in the foothills of the Great Anglers in The Great Smoky Mountains Smoky Mountains. Over 2,000,000 visitors per year visit to enjoy Douglas Lake’s activities including: boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, swimming, bird watching and more. Douglas Lake has excellent bass and crappie fishing, in fact, the 2001 B.A.S.S. Masters MegaBucks Tournament was held there. The lake also maintains a population of a variety of bass, sauger, crappie, walleye, blue cat, flat head catfish, channel catfish and bluegill.

One of many tranquil creeks throughout Sevierville and the Smoky Mountains.

For more information on Douglas Lake, visit
http://www.tva.gov/sites/douglas.htm

Fishing License Requirements- Tennessee residents and non-residents over the age of 13 must have a valid Tennessee fishing license. A fishing license can be obtained online at https://www.wildlifelicense.com/tn/ or at local stores such as Wal-Mart. You cannot purchase a fishing license in the national park.

Besides Douglas Lake, there are numerous streams and creeks to dip your line in throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Most lie just outside towns like Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Townsend. Here is a list of a few of the closer creeks and streams:

  • Abrams Creek Located at the western end of the National Park along the Abrams Falls trail in Cades Cove. Here is a good spot for trout and small-mouth bass fishing
  • Big Creek Near I-40 at the northeastern end of the National Park. Also a great place for trout and small-mouth bass.
  • Douglas Lake Bordering Sevierville, great for fishing and boating, bass and crappie fishing.
  • Hazel Creek, located at the southern end of the National Park, good for trout and small-mouth bass fishing.
  • Little River near I-40 at the northeastern end of the National Park – trout and small-mouth bass fishing.

If it’s flyfishing in the Great Smoky Mountains that’s more of your flavor, here is a link for anglers coming to the area. Gatlinburg also sponsors a trout tournament in the Smokies every year in the Spring featuring over $10,000 in cash and prizes.

If your looking for a place to stay in Sevierville, check out this list of Smoky Mountain cabins located just outside town and in close proximity to numerous streams and tributaries.

01

Mar

2011

Hiking the Smoky Mountains

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With spring just around the corner, it’s finally about time to dust off those hiking boots and hit the trail.

Hiking the Smoky Mountains is one of the best reasons to visit Sevierville, TN. Just look up from any spot, and you will see picturesque views of the Great Smoky Mountains enveloping you. Downtown Sevierville itself is just a few short miles away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, home to more than 800 miles of hiking trails, and plenty of opportunities for you and your family to get closer with nature.

A quick hiking tip: Pick up a hiking guide for the Great Smoky Mountains when you enter town at the Sevierville Visitor Center located at 3099 Winfield Dunn Parkway (1.5 miles from I-40 Exit 407). Best of all, all purchases at this gift shop, which is operated by Great Smoky Mountains Association, benefit the national park.

Most Popular Hiking Trails
Abrams Falls – 5 miles; 340′ climb; moderate: a relatively flat trail leading to the 20′ falls
Arch Rock  – 2.5 miles; 400′ climb; easy; trail leads to an erosion-created tunnel
Chimney Tops – 4 miles; 1,335′ climb; strenuous; winds through a virgin forest to the Chimney Top pinnacles
Hen Wallow Falls – 4 miles; 520′ climb; moderate; good, short day hike to 95′ falls
Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail – 3,000′ loop, paved trail with educational exhibits and communications media Continue Reading

04

Nov

2010

We’ve Got Everything You Need on Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Too!

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Plan Your Pigeon Forge Vacation Get Gatlinburg Vacation Tips

Coming to the Sevierville area this winter and wanting to make it over to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg too? Our sister sites, Inside Gatlinburg and Inside Pigeon Forge, will help you sort out that end of your trip once you get there, and let you in on coupons and discounts available for area attractions.

Inside Gatlinburg and Inside Pigeon Forge, like Inside Sevierville, feature reviews, tips, discounts, and other information about Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. You’ll find articles featuring some great tips for planning a fall visit to catch the leaves in their peak color, or a winter trip to ski at Ober Gatlinburg. If you plan to visit Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, be sure to check out these sites for the latest vacation tips!

06

Oct

2010

Avoiding Traffic In, and Around, Sevierville

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If you’ve been to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg, in the past… oh… 20-plus years…. you’ve probably seen or even been a part of the large number of cars, trucks, trailers and campers that flock to the area on the weekends, during the holidays and in peak season. It can literally be a slow moving mess, and a headache for drivers. Here are just a few easy ways to avoid major traffic jams when you come to town:

  1. Try to avoid arriving in town between 3 pm and 7 pm on Friday. This is when the east coast travelers arrive in the area. If possible, arrive at your destination earlier rather than later.
  2. Leaving town between 10 am and 1 pm on Sunday should also be avoided. Stay for lunch if you can. The southbound side restaurants (if you’re traveling toward Gatlinburg from Sevierville and Pigeon Forge) will be less busy. Around 1 pm the traffic really starts to thin out.
  3. Of all the things to keep up with, keep up with the Pigeon Forge calendar of events for car shows. It can be quite a task to enjoy everything Sevierville and Pigeon Forge have to offer if you’re in town during a car show… unless of course that’s what you’re here for. During the Spring Rod Run, Shades of the Past, and the Fall Rod Run, the Parkway is packed with antiques hot rods, and basically any other car you can think of.
  4. Try taking the trolley when you’re in town, or walking. Sevierville and Gatlinburg are taken in a lot easier if you’re on foot and there are ample places to park throughout town.
  5. Plan things that are close together and easy to reach. There are places that have shopping, restaurants, and shows and entertainment all within walking distance. Plan accordingly to keep from having to actually get on the Parkway.

And these are just a few tips. Take a look at the links to the right and you might just find some secret, insider info! Samples: Alternate route to Dollywood and Shortcut to the Park From Pigeon Forge.

31

Aug

2010

Catching the Fall Colors in Sevierville

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As far as weather goes, it’s been a cold winter and an extremely hot summer throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Still, there is one question that remains the same when the evenings start getting cooler and footballs are seen flying through the air: When do the leaves start changing colors in Sevierville and the surrounding areas?

This summer’s extremely heat was not exactly what everyone was looking for in hoping for an eventual vibrant autumn season. The good news, though, is that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is made up of 100′s of deciduous tree species and each are located in a variety of elevations.

So what does all this mean you ask? It means that there will still be more than enough color for you and everyone else visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this fall to see… Frankly, there is no such thing as a “bad” or “undesirable” fall in the Smokies!

Once the colder weather starts to arrive, the leaves will slowly start their autumn transformation. You can already see the vague hints of this annual event beginning to happen in the Smokies’ higher elevations with a multitude of tree species. Until mid October, if you’re coming through town expect to see mostly golden yellow colors mixed with some orange hues. These oranges and yellows will make their way down the mountains into the valley as the vibrant reds slowly follow before mixing in. If the cold weather sits in and autumn feels a bit more winter-ish, the colors will peak in the mountains and valley around the final week of October and throughout early November.

One suggestion I’d highly recommend, keep track of the official Great Smoky Mountains National Park website which follows the revolving colors of the fall foliage. They even have a page dedicated solely to fall foliage at: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fallcolor.htm. Also, take a look at their webcams:

http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/WebCams/parks/grsmcam/grsmcam.cfm

http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/WebCams/parks/grsmpkcam/grsmpkcam.cfm

Finally, be sure to check out the Park’s tips for fall hiking and scenic drives: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fall-suggestions.htm

Once again, the best time to see the fall colors is the last week of October and throughout early November. It’s our favorite time of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains… I hope you enjoy it as much as the locals do!