Deadly Plant In Disguise: How To Spot And Avoid Poison Hemlock
Poison hemlock is a highly toxic plant found throughout North America that often hides in plain sight. All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans and animals, making…
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Dollywood’s 40th Anniversary Special Offers: Celebrate with a Friend at 1986 Prices!
Dollywood is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 with special offers that make it easier to share the experience with friends and family. May 3, 2025 Only: Bring a…
Bear Raiding Gatlinburg Candy Store Could Face Death Sentence
A black bear’s viral shopping spree last night at a Gatlinburg candy store has wildlife officials delivering a grim warning: these cute encounters often end in the bear’s euthanization….
Win A 2025 Dollywood VIP Experience
In a contest that would make Willy Wonka proud, Dolly Parton is giving families across America a chance to win an unforgettable Dollywood experience. The beloved country music icon…
Flash Flooding Hits Dollywood
A severe thunderstorm brought flash flooding to Dollywood, a popular theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Sunday. The park was hit with torrential downpours that flooded the park…
Video Shows Hotel Guests Feeding Bears From Hotel Balcony In Gatlinburg
“Don’t feed the bears!” Everyone has heard it, but it keeps happening (intentionally or unintentionally), usually with deadly consequences for the bears. A recent video from a Gatlinburg hotel…
A Report Card Gets Your Kid Free Admission to Soaky Mountain Water Park
Free kids admission to Soaky Mountain June 5th and 6th with an A report card! We went last year and plan to go this year, too (good job, kids!)….
The Lottery To See Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains – 2025
The synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) are an amazing natural spectacle, lighting up the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. This rare phenomenon has become so popular that the…
This Summer, Some Gatlinburg Hotels Cost More Than Flying The Whole Family To Europe
This summer, a week-long stay at some of the more expensive hotels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, can cost more than a family trip to Europe. This isn’t a secret deal;…
WildSide: A New Smoky Mountain Adventure Park
WildSide is planning on more mountaintop fun coming to the Smoky Mountains in the Summer of 2024 near Pigeon Forge. This 900-acre park will feature off-roading and mountain biking…