Tranquility Cabin Pigeon Forge TN

11/11/2024

We’re buried in leaves but the weather is perfect. 🐾

24/07/2024

A handy checklist.

It is always a good idea to have an emergency kit in your vehicle. Items in your kit should include:
🔌Jumper Cables
💥Flares or Reflective Triangle
🧣Blanket
📌Map
🔦Flashlight
🔋Extra Phone Charger and Batteries
💦Water
🥜Non-Perishable Snacks
🩹First Aid Kit

What items do you include in your vehicle emergency kit?

25/06/2024

Hot weather safety tips.

We are experiencing hotter than normal temperatures here in the Smokies and we want to make sure everyone stays safe while enjoying the park!

Here are some tips to beat the heat:
1. Stay Hydrated: Bring a minimum of 1 liter of water with you, no matter how short the hike may seem
2. Hike Early or Late: Avoid the peak heat of the day by hiking early in the morning or later in the afternoon (but don't forget your headlamp!)
3. Know Your Limits: Heat can affect your stamina and judgment. If you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or unusually fatigued, take a break in the shade and sip water.
4. Keep an Eye on Weather Reports: Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and heat advisories.
5. Look out for Each Other: Hike with a buddy and keep an eye out for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke in your group. If anyone starts to show signs of heat stroke, immediately start cooling them down and call 911 via cell phone or satellite emergency notification device. Remember cell coverage is very limited in the park!

12/06/2024

A little bit of history.

Learn the story of an orphan cub whose story of survival inspired a nation to prevent wildfires.

28/03/2024

Heads up.

12/03/2024

It's spring and the Smokies are beautiful.

The Daffodil whispers, "Spring is near."

Wildflowers provides nectar and pollen for pollinators early in the season when food sources may be scarce. Their foliage serves as habitat for small insects and provides cover for ground-dwelling wildlife.

You can help protect iconic springtime flowers and the biodiversity they support by practicing leave no trace ethics when visiting public lands. Remember to leave what you find and take only memories.

NPS photo

Image: Three newly sprouted yellow daffodils hanging out in a lightly shaded area nestled between dead leaves.

16/01/2024

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed today due to current hazardous weather conditions. Most park roads are closed including Newfound Gap, Little River, Gatlinburg Bypass, Cherokee Orchard at park boundary, Laurel Creek, Cades Cove Loop, Upper Tremont, Foothills Parkway East & West, Wears C...