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It's only June, but the thermometer is over 90 degrees, and we are just starting the season. I'm going to gloss over some of the more obvious cooling methods like wetting down in a swimming pool or water park, theme park water rides, boating on Douglas Lake (with lots of locals), or hanging out in the air-conditioned comfort of your Pigeon Forge rental cabin. If your Chilly Pad towel or cooling scarf is letting you down, consider these ideas to beat the heat while playing in the Smokies' humid summertime.
We've already honored Mom this year with ideas for special treats. Now it's Dad's turn, and I tried the same survey experiment. Here are the results:
Some of our guests like to leave their alarm off and snuggle deeper into the pillows in their Wears Valley, TN cabin rental. Others want to rise early and get a tasty start on their adventures for the day. Here are some suggestions for that most important first meal of the day, with menus and operating hours provided.
That lovely scenic view from your Smoky mountain cabin can be taken home with you, through the eyes of two talented local artists. Both Ken Jenkins and Robert Tino have devoted their careers to education and preservation, charity and faith, beyond just producing wares for sale as their livelihood.
"If art has a purpose, it is to interpret life; reproduce it in fresh visions." Catherine Dinken Bowen
Are you going to be in our area for Mother's Day? If so, Mom is probably already pleased that you'll be enjoying a relaxing time together in a secluded Gatlinburg cabin, with or without children. I surveyed some local moms regarding what they would appreciate for their special day. Here's the wish list that I gathered: 5 ideas that you can use verbatim, or just use the concept for your own mom-pleasing plan.
We take family time away from work too, and understand that vacations are expensive. That's why here at Volunteer Cabin Rentals, we offer regular specials to help keep your lodging costs reasonable. Once you arrive and are settled in, consider these ways to enjoy our area that don't cost anything (except maybe the gas to get you there).
Of course, one of the criteria for your secluded Smoky Mountain cabin is that it has an inspiring view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To extol the history, the splendor, and the amenities of the National Park could take days. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful resource literally at our back door! But what if all you need is a place for a cranky kid to let loose? Or you want to get in a quick jog or walk, without hiking shoes? A shady place to plant for a picnic? Need a large pavilion to rent for a family function? Need to exercise the pets? We always enjoy meeting smart tourists at the city parks that we frequent throughout the county. Here's a map plotting the locations and a reference list with features.
You know you will have to do this at some point during your trip,. The kids have already spotted at least one of these courses on the way to your Gatlinburg, Tennessee cabin. There is certainly an abundance of courses. Here are a few descriptions to narrow your mini-golfing choices.
Now that you have unpacked everyone and everything into your cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, your crowd has "gotta eat". Maybe you have planned to grill out a family meal on the deck and enjoy the view. But if you are coming into town, there are a few new interesting choices to consider for a fun meal out.
Don't you just love (someone else's) drama? Or do you sometimes endure a little melodramatic flair from someone in your traveling party? After snuggling into the sofa of your Wears Valley cabin to relax and watch an exciting dramatic movie, why not make the storyline more personal, and take on some downhill action of your own making? There are plenty of hills in the Smokies to get you off the horizontal plane. Let's look at over a dozen ways to head downhill: fast or slow, controlled or not, on purpose, just for fun.
While you are relaxing in your Smoky mountains cabin rental, make plans to absorb a small bit of history while exploring our area on vacation.
Dollywood opens this season on Saturday, March 22. Let's prepare before the family gathers by making a "what's new" shortlist for you to visit at the theme park.