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04/09/2024

03/26/2024

US 441 (Newfound Gap Rd) remains closed, as a High Wind Warning is in effect until this afternoon. The mountain has already endured multiple wind gusts in excess of 85mph. Rain is also expected to arrive this morning and last all day.

Cherokee Orchard Rd is also now closed at the park boundary due to downed trees. The park and Mt. LeConte have taken a beating from the storm.

Guests with reservations tonight affected by the road closures should contact our office ASAP regarding options if you have not yet spoken with a reservationist.

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01/19/2024

What the next few days are going to feel like… is winter over or just beginning?

11/13/2023

When the leaves finally leave.. a dose of fall 🍁 One of the longest falls I can remember! This year was stunning in every way. Can’t wait to see what next year will bring! Which autumn view is your favorite 1-9?

10/16/2023

Fall colors & snow atop LeConte this morning! 🍁 ❄️

09/23/2023

Wake me up when September ends… 🫶 Fall is officially here! As we count down to one of our favorite months, I bet you are wondering what the big deal is? It’s not just about the leaves changing colors or the weather turning into perfect room temperatures and cool fire pit worthy nights. In a nutshell, it’s all of these things and more! These are our fall tops:

- Visiting Carver’s Apple Orchard and having their apple pie!
- Driving down Pittman Center Road and pulling over on the pull offs to enjoy the scenery
- Hiking on week days early in the morning LeConte (especially!), Charlie's Bunion, Mt. Cammerer, Clingman’s Dome, Chimney Tops, Andrews Bald, Abrams Falls, and Max Patch. Get your parking pass ahead of time on GSMNP website or buy at Sugarlands Visitor Center!
- Getting some cider at Tennessee Cider Co.
- Fishing and fly fishing especially with a guided tour from Smoky Mountain Angler
- Taking the kids to Dollywood (buy that timesaver pass in October!), Anakeesta, Ober Mountain, and the Gatlinburg Sky Park
- Picnics in Greenbrier Picnic Area or any of the park’s pavilions!
- Fall fun at Kyker Farms to do a hay ride, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more! (Opens 9/30)
- Horseback riding at Cades Cove Riding Stables
- Get your caramel or candy apple from Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen! It’s not fall without one!
- Drinking a PSL from Coffee & Company and a stroll around The Village in Gatlinburg
- Zip lining through fall foliage at ClimbWorks
- Renting a bike or an e-bike to ride Cades Cove loop!

05/30/2023

Ready, Set, Summer! 💦 Want to be on the water, but still in the mountains this summer? Here are some of our favorites for a mountain summer vacation:

- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Lounging in the sun
- Tubing
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Waterfall hiking
- Rent a boat at Douglas Lake
- Relax in river chairs in the river
- Play in the shallow waters
- Wildlife watching along the river
- Visit our water parks and public pools - Soaky Mountain, Splash Country, Wilderness at the Smokies, Sevierville Family Aquatics Center, and lots of indoor pools at community centers for rainy days!
- Swimming Holes - The Wye, The Midnight Hole, The Sinks, Metcalf Bottoms, Greenbrier, and our private swimming hole in our backyard!

05/25/2023

Summer shine.. ✨ Ramsey Cascades is open Friday-Sunday! Greenbrier is the place to be for summer and the closest national park entrance to our cabin. Make your reservation for summer while availability lasts!

04/12/2023

Make camp without the tent.. 🏕️

📸 Credit: .carol.s

03/05/2023

"Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side..” 🥾 With almost 13 million visitors visiting a year, it always amazes me that few of those get to really experience hiking in the Smokies. This is the real attraction. If you haven’t been on the trails before, start small and work your way up. Go early on a weekday, and immerse yourself in the woods, cliffs, valleys, and coves. Find your happy place somewhere in the half million acres here, and take nothing except your memories and photos. As spring ascends, so does the happy hiker!

02/19/2023

“Happiness is not about more. It’s about less.” 🌞 Feeling this quote more than ever as winter winds down and spring begins. 61° degrees is February right now?! As we start planning for the year, thinking about the idea that less is MORE. Less crowds, less traffic, less schedules, less plans, less neighbors, and less stress all to bring you more privacy, more fun, more relaxation, and so much more happiness. No better place than here to get away from it all and let time slow down. Where are you planning to visit this year?

12/29/2022

Put it on ice.. 🪄❄️ I can’t remember the last time the river froze over. This winter like all the others in the Smokies is full of wildcards. You never know if you’re going to be prepping for a snow storm or having the best mild weather day, but I do know that it’s an adventure either way. Winter is a special time for special folks. If you love surprises, cozying up, and just plain escaping… this is your season. Let’s all agree to slow down a little bit more in 2023. What’s your new year’s resolution?

11/01/2022

Gone till November.. 🍂 What’s next in the Smoky Mountains after the leaves fall? Break out the hot chocolate and warm up by the fireplace because it’s holiday season! Our favorite things to do in November & December?

11/2-12/31 Polar Express Train (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad) Bryson City, NC
11/5-1/1 Smoky Mountain Christmas @ Dollywood
11/10 Gatlinburg Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff
11/17-11/19 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies Festival
11/19 Snow tubing @ Ober Mountain
11/22-11/27 Gatlinburg Festival of Trees
11/28-12/4 Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Christmas Craft Show
12/2 Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
12/3 Sevierville Christmas Parade
- Skiing/Snowboarding @ Ober Mountain (Early to mid-December Opening Day*)
- Breakfast with Santa @ Anakeesta
- Wild Plum Christmas Dinner (reservations required for this special event! Drink your wassail and sing carols!)
- Lights Over Gatlinburg @ Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
- Holiday shopping at The Village in Gatlinburg (grab donuts and coffee @ The Donut Friar + Coffee & Co.)
- Winterfest @ The Island in Pigeon Forge

10/26/2022

Big Rock Candy Mountain 🍭 With the Smokies looking like a candy store, it’s only natural that we would want to visit our favorite, Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen 🍬 It’s the candy apples for me, but with so many homemade candies and confections to choose from, it’s hard to decide! What are your favorite Halloween treats?

10/19/2022

Welcome to the FALLout 🍁

10/06/2022

The golden goose.. 💛 Love when our friends come to visit. Geese, herons, bald eagles, turkeys, deer, baby beavers, bears… what animal would you love to see?

09/22/2022

Just another “happy fall ya’ll” post.. 🍂 First day of fall if you didn’t notice already from your feed. While it will take weeks for the full colors to be revealed, that isn’t stopping us from enjoying the colors from previous years!
❤️🧡💛 Which one is your favorite 1,2, or 3?

09/16/2022

Country roads, take me home 🫶 One week left of summer, and we turn to fall! We love driving to the cabin on this special road. People from all over drive here to enjoy our scenic routes especially when the seasons change. What state are you traveling from?

09/12/2022

Best place in the Smoky Mountains to watch fall roll in? 🍃🍂 From your hot tub. Lovers of both the indoors and outdoors can agree on this spot. Close enough to grab a beverage from inside, but far far away from it all. Who would you bring here?

09/07/2022

A change is gonna come. 🍂 The weather is cooling down, leaves are slightly turning, kids are back in school, and fall is on its way. With summer’s departure, we are reminiscing about all the fun we’ve had this summer and making big plans for fall. Are you a summer or fall person?

08/16/2022

Cozy corner.. 📚 In school, the cozy corner was always my favorite place to read. Now as an adult I find myself drawn to these little nooks and crannies. Whether it’s to read, relax, or just stare off into space.. give yourself a minute to take in all your favorite summer memories. We only have about 18 (or less!) summers with our kids before they are too cool to vacation with us! 😎 It’s back to school time, and we are wishing teachers, students, and especially parents a happy school year! What are your favorite memories from this summer?

07/26/2022

It’s still summer… BUT fall is coming! We only have a few weeks left of fall available for reservations so make sure you catch the leaves this year! 🍁 When do you think leaves will peak this year?

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Locust Ridge Road
Sevierville, TN
37876

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Those summer nights! When the light is right, it can completely change your whole mood. Magic is in the air as we enjoy every ounce of this season. Before long a new one will take its place… 🍁 Plans are already beginning to take shape. Where are you headed this fall?

Like the rain… ☔️ Appreciate the sounds of the rain under the covered back porch, in the covered hot tub porch, or while you lie in bed upstairs. You can skip the activities and unwind at your home base or venture out to explore waterfall trails! Whatever your activity level, we’ve got you “covered!” 📍Tag someone who you’d like to bring here!

Take me to your river I wanna go.. 🎣

Wake up, sunshine 🌞☕️ What’s your morning routine on vacation? Do you relax inside with your coffee or hit the ground running with activities? Why not enjoy both? We like to take “coffee walks” on property just to walk down to the river and check out spring’s happenings. Tag someone you’d like to share your morning with!

Hello, springtime! 💚🌷🌱🌞 Gearing up for an actual spring BREAK and enjoying all the new happenings this season has to offer. What do you enjoy most about spring?

What are your plans for Spring Break?🌷Hiking, fishing, wildflowers, warmer weather, and lots of outdoor fun are up ahead! Planning spring break can be a task, but we aim to make it easy by offering free trip planning to the Smokies! We can help with activities, relaxation, and restaurants to make your trip go off without a hitch. Give yourself a break on Spring Break this year!

Calm the waters.. 〰️ January at last. This is a restorative time to put away your troubles and find tranquility wherever you can get it. Here on the screened porch, you can do just that. Hearing the sounds of the river mingling with the bubbling hot tub can soothe even the roughest waters. Who would you like to share this moment of calm with?

GIVING THANKS! 🦃 We are very thankful for all our guests and future guests out there! You make our day, and we can’t wait to host you soon! Whether you’re having a Friendsgiving, feasting with family, or having a good meal with your loved one.. we hope you love the ones your with on this day of giving! Happy Thanksgiving!

The s’more the merrier 🍫🪵 Time to stack the wood, build a fire, and toast those marshmallows! With perfect fall weather this week, we couldn’t ask for s’more. How do you like yours? 🤍🤎🖤

No complaints on a rainy day. Smoky Mountain rain makes for the best adventures or relaxation! Tips: - Hiking in the rain makes for better waterfalls. - Less crowds for all outdoor activities including water parks as long as their’s no lightning! - Whitewater rafting is way more fun. You’re supposed to get wet! - Fishing is best right before the rain starts so check your radar and weather report daily. - Steer clear of indoor activities where everyone goes when it rains! - Driving on Motor Nature Trail and Cades Cove can still be tons of fun. Make sure to get out at the stops for history and fresh air. - Relaxing on a covered porch is a must. - Better puddles! A little dirt don’t hurt. - Couples massages brought to you on the covered porch. - Dollywood! Hear me out.. it normally doesn’t rain all day so if you go early in the rain chances are it will clear up later so pack a poncho, and ride all the wet rides first!

Sundays are for the bears.. 🐻 We’ve seen 9 bears just this week (safely at a distance)! How many bears have you seen in the Smokies?

Whatever floats your boat.. 🚣🏼‍♀️ Who else is ready for summer vacation? Whether it’s kayaking, tubing, swimming, fishing, or just looking at the river, we’ve got you covered!

Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all.. 🌱 Are you a plan-every-second kind of vacationer or do you like to just be in the moment? Either way, you can count on adventure or relaxation right at your doorstep!

Springing forward.. 🚣🏼‍♀️🌷 Feeling like summer today, looking like spring, and somehow it’s still winter! The weather can go any which way this time of year, but nothing beats weeks like these. What are you looking forward to most in springtime?

Soak it in.. 🛁 Finding time to de-stress and unwind is especially important right now. We don’t need to add more to our plates this time of year. Find your escape and relish in that moment whether that’s planning a getaway, exercising, meditating, relaxing in the bath (or hot tub), daydreaming, drinking a glass of wine, or just plain sitting down and scrolling through your phone.. you are in charge of your own well-being. During winter, we chill out by warming up in the hot tub and by the fire with our favorite beverage. If you were our guest, how would you relax?

A change is going to come.. 🍁 Finally the leaves are starting to turn along with the weather. With cool, crisp days and fireplace weather at night happening now, to say we are welcoming the change is an understatement. The change in the seasons is what made me so homesick for this special place and also one of the many reasons our family decided to make the move back to my hometown in the Smokies. If you haven’t experienced it yet, I suggest you start booking for next year. Our calendar is open 12 months out and there’s only ONE peak week for fall! From our family to yours, wish you were here.. 🧡

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The river is calling!

I was born and raised in Gatlinburg, and I spent my childhood growing up in the Smokies. I moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2015 when I married my husband, Clay. We had our daughter in 2018, and I wanted to have a place that we could call home when we visited. We bought River Rest Cabin in the Pittman Center/Sevierville area and its roughly 2 acres in the fall of 2018, and it was the perfect cure for my homesickness! We renovated the cabin and improved its grounds while embracing its nostalgic magic. There’s nothing like it anywhere on Earth. It is also a special place where I want my daughter (or future children!) to enjoy the great outdoors, explore adventures year-round, encourage her/their love for the National Park, grow within a strong sense of local community, learn about Appalachian culture, and take in all the beauty surrounding my hometown in the Great Smoky Mountains.