Summertime in the Smokies
What a great time of year! We're only a few days into Summer and we're already feeling it! When the calendar creeps toward July, you can rest assured that things are going to heat up in East Tennessee.

With that changing of the months, we also know that a celebration is right ahead. We're talking about the FOURTH OF JULY! Every year we take a day to celebrate our nation's Independence and there are sure to be some celebrations around us this year.

If you want to be one of the first people in the United States to celebrate the Fourth of July, then head to Gatlinburg late Tuesday night. This year, the city will put on it's 37th Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade. Every year at the stroke of midnight, the group of patriotic paraders heads toward downtown Gatlinburg to start the celebration with more than 100,000 people!

After a safe Wednesday out and about, you're welcome back to Gatlinburg for the Fireworks Finale right downtown. The city puts on a great fireworks show that starts around 10 PM and you'll be able to see the display from nearly anywhere in downtown Gatlinburg.

If you're looking for something in Pigeon Forge, be sure to check out the 22nd Annual Patriot Festival at Patriot Park. Swing by the park for festivities that last from Noon until 10 PM on July 4th. Finish the night with live music from country star John Anderson and an unforgettable fireworks display in front of the Smoky Mountains.

Don't forget to book your luxury cabin for the week! Stay with Great Cabins! in the Smokies for the best Smoky Mountain vacation you can find. Take advantage of our 24/7 Online Reservations and our exceptional customer service staff ready to help you! You're going to love your stay with Great Cabins! in the Smokies, we GUARANTEE it.

Have a safe and very Happy Fourth of July!

Why Do They Call It 'The Smokies'? 

There are a lot of names for the mountain range that runs throughout East Tennessee: the Smokey Mountains, Smoky Mountains, the Smokeys, but most people just seem to settle on "The Smokies". No matter what name folks settle on, they are all just variations referring to the Great Smoky Mountains.

The name "Great Smoky Mountains" comes from the smoke-like fog that hangs over the mountains. While it may look like smoke from miles away, it's actually rain and evaporation from the trees below. Actually, the high peaks of the Smokies can actually see an average annual rainfall of 85 inches!

Next time you see a haze floating over the mountains, educate the person beside you and tell them how The Smokies got their name!

Want to see the mountains up close? Join over 9 million annual visitors and take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan your vacation around America's most visited National Park - find time to go hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and so much more! Once you're here, you'll know why so many people choose to visit East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and The Smokies.

While you're here to check out the beautiful scenery all around, make plans to stay with Great Cabins! in the Smokies. We've got luxury cabins that are just right for every budget with great locations around the Great Smoky Mountains. Give us a call at 1 (866) 409-7066 or visit us online for our 24/7 Reservations!

We'll see you soon in The Smokies!

 

How Are You Celebrating Father's Day?
I bet if you asked Dad, he would tell you that he absolutely loves that necktie you got him for Father's Day last year! Rather than giving Dad something to hang in the closet, how about you treat him to some adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains?

An adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is waiting for you! Get great advice from the experts at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Gatlinburg. Their team can set Dad up with the best gear and put him on the right path for hiking, fishing, or river rafting! If you're taking Dad on a fishing trip in the National Park, be sure you know what you're doing!

If the thought of being surrounded by nature doesn't get your excited, there's plenty in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountain area to get your blood pumping! A town filled with excitement, there are so many attractions and places to see, you'll be busy the whole weekend! Looking for a show? There's plenty of entertainment around here. Maybe you need a great place to eat ... Pigeon Forge has that too! There are even attractions that are dinner AND a show - like Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede!

Or perhaps you would like to just skip all the heart pounding and adrenaline pumping and just enjoy life. Then Townsend, TN is exactly where you want to stay. A peaceful part of Tennessee, this is the exact location for you to go at your own pace. If you just want to enjoy life for a little while, you're going to get the chance!

Think Dad would like this for a Father's Day gift?

The best part of all this ... you can stay with Great Cabins! in the Smokies and not worry about anything else! With us, we can put you in a luxury cabin in Pigeon Forge or Wears Valley so that you can be right in the middle of the excitement or miles away from it. If you book now, you can stretch your vacation dollars further by getting 2 extra days for FREE! Use code WEEKLY when checking out online, or ask our customer service representative about it when you call us at 1 (866) 409-7066.


See you soon and Happy Father's Day!

Make the most out of Mountain Memories.

Your Search is Over!
How many rental agencies have you stayed with that guaranteed your satisfaction? Some people may say it, but not all truly stand behind it. At Great Cabins! in the Smokies, we believe that a guarantee means something. When we say your satisfaction is guaranteed, we'll stand firmly behind it!

Each rental with us comes with a 100% refund if you're not absolutely satisfied. Seriously!

Check in with us, check out your cabin, and if you're not happy, we won't be either. No matter the cabin's location, size, or setting, we'll give you back every penny.

Don't be fooled by other rental companies, stay with the one that GUARANTEES you'll leave satisfied! Give us a call at (866) 409-7066 or book online today!

Show Dad Some Love for Father's Day
June is here! That can only mean that summer is just around the corner! As we prepare for summer, don't forget about Father's Day. In just a few short weeks it will be time again to celebrate Dad. Don't just give him another tie to wear to work, but make plans to celebrate in the Smokies!

With Great Cabins! in the Smokies, why just celebrate one day, when you can make Dad feel special the whole week? Stretch your Smoky Mountain getaway from just a few days to seven! Let Dad know how much you care with a stay in one of our luxurious cabins. The best part, get 2 days for FREE when you use offer code "WEEKLY".

Think Dad could relax with from here?

Bring the whole family and experience the joy found in the Great Smoky Mountains. You could take Dad to Dollywood for a day and see shows, ride the all-new Wild Eagle, and take in Dollywood's Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival going on now! See what else is going on in nearby Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg or slow things down with a hike or fishing trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


With so much to see and do, why wouldn't you be here? See you soon in the Smokies!


Make your reservation over the phone at 1 (866) 409-7066 or online with our 24/7 Reservations.