Where Luxury Meets the Smokies: New Luxury Big Cabins in Gatlinburg

GATLINBURG – A new development in Gatlinburg bridges the gap between rustic hillside cabins and well-appointed downtown hotel rooms. Cherokee Orchard has four big luxury rental cabins and a pool house with indoor pool — so far. The development at 368 E. Holly Ridge Road is already available for rent, but four more cabins are […]

park info

Park Phone Numbers Backcountry Information: (865) 436-1297 Backcountry Reservations: (865) 436-1231 Park Literature: (865) 436-0120 LeConte Lodge: (865) 429-5704 Operating Times The Great Smoky Mountains Park is open year-round. Visitor centers at Sugarlands and Oconaluftee are open all year, except Christmas Day. The Cades Cove Visitor Center has limited hours during the winter. Directions All […]

Horseback Riding

There are five drive-in horse camps with handy access to back country trails in the Smokies. They are located at Big Creek in Tennessee; Anthony Creek, Cataloochee, Round Bottom and Tow String in North Carolina. For reservations, call (877) 444-6777 10am until 10pm. Parties larger than six people or four horses require additional reservations. Horseback riding availability varies […]