Smoky Mountain Area Information
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.
Newest Articles

Ripley's Believe it or Not
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is full of surprises!

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
Discovery waits for you at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Live a proprietor’s dream as you unearth real gems.

WonderWorks
The Smokies only upside down attraction. An amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience.

Speedzone Fun Park
This area has grown into a mega-fun zone and one thing is for sure; family fun in Pigeon Forge is easy to find! If you’re driving in from Gatlinburg, keep your eyes open for Speedzone on the right side of the Parkway.

Funstop Family Action Park
Just wait till you see the look on your family’s face when they see the GREAT Selection of rides to choose from, at YOUR FUNSTOP FAMILY ACTION PARK, the CLOSEST Action Park to Gatlinburg and the ‘South End’ of Action Packed Pigeon Forge!
Recently Updated

Smoky Mountain Fall Events You Wont Want To Miss!
Smoky Mountain event calendar showing events for September and October in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area!

Bear Camp By The Night
Check out Bear Camps's "By The Night" series of affordable motel rooms in downtown Pigeon Forge!

Restaurants For Valentine's Day Dinners
If you're looking for some romantic places to enjoy dinner with your partner for Valentine's Day, we've got a list of worthwhile restaurants for you!

COVID-19 Information
Learn how Bear Camp Cabins is keeping you safe during your vacation and why you should spend some time in your home away from home