News from the trail
2022 Smoky Mountain Fire Update
On March 30th, 2022, devastating wildfires affected Sevier County. The Wears Valley wildfire lasted until April 7th and burned a total of 2,498 acres and destroyed 219 structures. Thankfully, there were no reported deaths and only minor injuries in relation to the fires. All areas that were under the evacuation order are now open again
Perfect Picnic Food & Wine Pairings For Spring
With the sun shining for longer, the weather getting warmer and the flowers blooming, it can only mean one thing – it’s finally Spring! And what better way to celebrate than a picnic? While you can take just about anything you want on your picnic, let us help you out by providing the perfect picnic
Valentine’s Day in the Smokies
When you visit the Smokies during Valentine’s Day, it is guaranteed to be your favorite one yet! With so much to do across Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge though, it can almost be overwhelming to pick the perfect places to go – so let us help you out! We have put together a list of
Romantic Getaways in the Great Smoky Mountains
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, or you’re simply in the mood to celebrate love, a romantic getaway is a great opportunity to reconnect with your partner. We might be biased, but we can’t think of anywhere better for a weekend away than the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains have amazing options for
Our Best Mulled Wine Recipes
It’s time to make the most of mulled wine season while it’s here. Here are some of the best mulled wine recipes for every kind of wine lover.Â
Chocolate Wine Trail Recipes 2021
Can’t wait to sink your teeth into Katie’s amazing recipes from the Chocolate Wine Trail event? Wait no more! Try your hand at these tasty treats whenever you\’d like! Dark Chocolate Spice Cookies Ingredients 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon