Archive for March, 2008

Our Favorite Guides to the Smokys

admin March 21st, 2008

Prepare for your trip to the Smokys in advance. These are our favorite guides to hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. By using these before your trip, or on your drive to Gatlinburg, you can be sure that you won’t miss the things that you want to see the most.

Fishing Guides to the Smokys

admin March 21st, 2008

If you love trout fishing as much as I do, then check out these guides to fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are invaluable for finding the best spots and choosing the most productive flies. The Smoky Mountains National Park offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the Eastern US. Enjoy!

Visit Our “Lens” on Squidoo

admin March 19th, 2008

Visit our Squidoo Lens about our cabin in Gatlinburg and post your comments.

Gatlinburg SpringFest

admin March 6th, 2008

Event Name: Gatlinburg SpringFest
Date(s): March 12 - June 8
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Ahhh…Springtime in the Smokies! There’s no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Location: Throughout Gatlinburg

58th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

admin March 6th, 2008

Event Name: 58th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Date(s): April 23 - 27
Season: Spring
Category:
Description: Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 170 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures 865/436-7318 x222
Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues
Website/Link: http://springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/

Ribfest & Wings

admin March 6th, 2008

Event Name: Ribfest & Wings
Date(s): April 17
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food
Description: One of Gatlinburg’s rites of spring is this street party with live entertainment and finger-lickin’ ribs & wings!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
   
   
Admission: Yes

Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show

admin March 6th, 2008

Event Name: Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Date(s): March 19 - 22
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, History
Description: Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Website/Link: http://www.artsandcraftscommunity.com
   
Admission: Free

Ober Gatlinburg Slope Report 3-3-08

admin March 3rd, 2008

OBER GATLINBURG SLOPE REPORT

DATE: Monday, March 3, 2008

TIME: 6:00 AM

WEATHER: 48° - Clear

MAKING SNOW: Will resume when temperatures permit

Base

26” – 48”

Primary Surface

Groomed

Secondary Surface

Loose Granular

Ober Chute

Open

Bear Run

Open

Castle Run

Open

Alpine Way

Cub Way

Open

Ski School

Open

Grizzly

Mogul Ridge

Open

Slope Sessions Today thru Thursday: Noon - 10pm

Ticket Sales: 11:30am - 8pm

Lift Ticket: $28; Ski Rental: $17; Ski School: $15

 

Night Session Today thru Friday: 6pm - 10pm

Ticket Sales: 5:30 pm - 8pm

Lift Ticket: $15; Ski Rental $13; Ski School: $15

 

 

For more information on Ober Gatlinburg, call 436-5423 or log on to www.obergatlinburg.com .