Article Title: 10 Free Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains
Author Name: Bennie McCann
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Copyright Date: 2010
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10 Free Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains
By Bennie McCann © 2010, All Rights Reserved
Looking for fun the Smoky Mountain way, but a little short on
cash? No problem! There's plenty to do that won't cost you a
cent.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1. Wildlife Watching - From whitetail deer to the famous black
bear, you'll want to have your binoculars and your camera at hand
for a wildlife walk through the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park. Many animals are more active at night so consider touring
the park after sunset.
2. Cades Cove - One of the most popular destinations in the
park, and certainly one of the prettiest, Cades Cove is rich with
history having been inhabited by both the Cherokee Indians and
the Europeans. As you meander through the loop of the cove,
you'll feel a true sense of times gone by when you explore the
"three churches, a working grist mill, barns, log houses, and
many other faithfully restored eighteenth and nineteenth century
structures," according to the park's website.
3. Hiking - With over 150 official trails in the park, your
toughest decision will be which one to choose. Want to wander
around waterfalls? Visualize exceptional views? Tour old-growth
trees? There are trails for that and much more.
Seasonal Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Festivals
4. Winterfest - From late fall all through the New Year, Pigeon
Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville, TN create a winter wonderland
that's beyond imagination. Thrill at the seasonal parades that
stretch on for miles. Feel the chill on your cheeks as you enjoy
free trolley rides that give you a bird's eye view of the
Christmas lights below. From breakfast with Santa to ice-carving
contests and much more, it's a holiday you'll not soon forget.
5. Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival - The best of autumn unfolds
during the Harvest Festival. As the leaves begin to change from
bright green to a stunning rainbow of burnt orange, rustic red
and deep gold, you'll find no better place to be than the
Smokies. Pile the kids up on the back of a wagon for an
old-fashioned hayride. Search for the perfect pumpkin to turn
into a family masterpiece on Halloween or show off your angling
skills at the annual Trout Tournament. From county fairs to
bluegrass festivals, there's no better place to be.
6. Smoky Mountain Springfest - Billed as "three months of
homespun fun," Springfest in the Smokies is a fabulous way to
watch the world reawaken after a long, hard winter. A collection
of exciting events and festivals will keep you coming back for
the entire three-month stretch. The annual Easter Arts & Crafts
Show, the Wildflower Pilgrimage and Ober Gatlinburg's yearly
Easter Sunrise Service are just a few of the many activities
designed for family fun.
Events
7. New Year's Eve Ball Drop - Who needs Times Square when you
have the Space Needle in the Smokies? Bundle up the kids and
head to the liveliest New Year's celebration in the South: the
New Year's Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks. At the stroke of midnight,
the ball drops and triggers a musical program and fireworks
display that is absolutely camera-worthy. It's truly a sight to
behold.
8. 4th of July Midnight Parade - There seems to be something
about midnight and fireworks in the Smoky Mountains. At midnight
every year, the first 4th of July celebration in the nation kicks
off with a parade every bit as exciting as Macy ever dreamed of.
Floats, bands and - of course - fireworks create a birthday party
for our country that's fun and memorable.
9. Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade - Everybody
loves a parade and that's why you'll find them year round in the
Smoky Mountains. At Christmastime, you and the kids will love
all the sights of the Fantasy of Lights parade. With marching
bands, helium balloons and lots of lights (of course) you'll
quickly forget the frosty temps as you thrill at every display.
Attractions
10. Grist Mills - Want to see some old-fashioned ingenuity at
work in a modern world? Tour one of the four grist mills in the
Smokies. Water powered, these giant marvels would quickly grind
a variety of fresh foods (such as wheat or corn) into meal or
flour. It's an interesting walk down memory lane for seniors and
a great lesson in history for children.
Bennie McCann is Reservations Manager of Volunteer Cabin Rentals
specializing in Smoky Mountain rental cabins in Gatlinburg and
Pigeon Forge, TN. Visit them today at
http://www.volunteercabinrentals.com to book cabins for weddings,
vacations, reunions and other special events.
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