Spring Rod Run 2012

Hey what’s up party people? Are you ready for the fun and always exciting Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run? 2012 should be better than ever to come take part in festivities as folks from around the nation come to see, sell, buy or just listen to the roar of the engines inside these classic cars and trucks! It all starts on April 12 but many arrive much earlier to get the best spot they can and well, just have some fun! Did you know you can save money on fun things to do in Pigeon forge? Well you sure can! Just click this upcoming link and you’ll be taken to a place to sign up for a newsletter and then instantly get Pigeon Forge coupons sent right to the email you signed up with. Currently, there are coupons for zip lines, go-karts, laser-tag, mini-golf and horseback riding! It’s all on an easy to print page.

Spring Break in Pigeon Forge 2012

Along with vintage automobile owners, vendors and dreamers there will also be some youngsters enjoying Spring Break 2012 in Pigeon Forge. They’ve been studying hard and many working as well and it’s time for a break! We encourage all who fit into this category to come enjoy the fresh air around the Great Smoky Mountains and take it easy for a while.

Ride some Pigeon Forge Zip Lines or check out some Gatlinburg riding stables , either activity will be just what the doctor ordered!  You will leave the Pigeon Forge area revitalized and ready for round two after a well deserved break in the action.

Stop in LazerPort Fun Center and you’ll have a chance to win a Polaris Razor!

Traffic Light 3 In Pigeon Forge, Across From the Comedy Barn

Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run 2012

The temps are dropping a little and not much rain if any in the forecast, so this Labor Day weekend is looking alright!  I’m giving some thought to doing a little horseback riding in Gatlinburg with my sons while mom goes and jacks up the credit card! I would much rather ride through the hills than fight the crowds but that’s just me.

From shopping the sidewalk sales at Belz Outlet mall to a sweet drive over to Cherokee to watch crafts-people at work, there’s plenty to do in the Smokies!

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Well, you might  just get that way if you visit Pigeon Forge around Labor Day weekend! The Christmas Place will be having a tent sale and this might be a great time to pick up some bargains. Drive a little further into Pigeon Forge and hit all the sales going on outside of Belz. This event starts on Thursday the 1st of Sept. and runs all the way through Monday the 5th.

If you want to take in some free, educational fun for the family, take a ride up to Cherokee on that Saturday the 3rd of Sept.  Watch these fascinating artisans work their magic all day long for free! Using the same techniques their ancestors have used for hundreds of years, you can watch our Cherokee neighbors weave baskets, do woodwork, sculpting and more. Traditional Cherokee food will be available and you can buy some of the same  unique crafts that you watched being finished.

Below are the phone numbers and dates for all of these activities so give them a call if you need more info. have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Thurs. September 1st through Monday the 5th
LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE
Belz Outlets
865-453-7316

Sat. September 3rd through Monday the 5th
LABOR DAY TENT SALE
The Christmas Place
www.christmasplace.com
1-800-445-3396 or
865-453-0415

Sat. September 3rd Only
FREE Day long event
QUALLA ARTS OPEN AIR
INDIAN MARKET
Watch authentic Cherokee artwork in action!
828-497-3103 ext:203

I’m a guy so I really shouldn’t be as excited as I am, but I can’t help it; IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME (and I love to shop)! So this weekend, I’m maxing out my cards! I don’t care, I’m sick of recessions, bad economic data and all that “bah humbug”!  I got sons,nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters and a mailman counting on me and I promise, I won’t let you down! But first, even though my house is looking  like “Santa gone wild” already, I still need more Christmas stuff! Good thing I live in Sevierville because I know just the place to get what I need to fill in those last few empty corners of my home before I head out to the outlet malls…the Christmas Place! I love it there!

This time of year, I don’t know what happens to me but it turns me into a little kid! I walk in there and transform into an eight year old, it’s crazy! If you’ve never been there you really need to go. Your senses will be filled with the colors, smells and sounds of what I think is without a doubt, the best part of the year. This will be my third time to go there in the last month or so and I’ll probably be back again before Christmas!

Sorry for the short post, but I’ve talked myself right into the mood and I’m outta’ here!  I’m going to call my buddy and see if he wants to meet me later for some  Pigeon Forge arcade action at my other favorite place to feel young again, Lazerport!  Have a  merry Christmas everybody!

I was looking around Youtube last night at places to go ziplining and was shocked at what I saw! A nudist family going on a zip line tour? This can’t be!  It appeared as though a family of four had ventured out to the resort city of Pigeon Forge, Tn. looking for a place to fly through the air, each one,  “naked as a jaybird”!

As I began to watch, I kept trying to figure out “are they really naked”?  In public?? OMG (I thought to myself) , what’s the world coming to? Upon further examination and writing the website owner I was relieved to discover it was just a way to promote their new Pigeon Forge area zip line tour in the Smoky Mountains. It turns out  that all “private parts” were covered by more than just the “censored” signs and it was all just a marketing tool!

I guess sometimes it takes more than SEO, backlinks and the whole ball o’ wax to keep ahead of  the competition and these young entrepreneurs will do whatever it takes!

Naked Zip Line in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee area?

It’s that time again and moms, in particular, are gearing up for the Christmas shopping season! While it can be a lot of fun to explore each and every store at a great place for shopping like, Tanger Mall at Five Oaks, it can be tedious for any restless teens or youngsters you have with along for the day! But I have a great idea so all have a fun time!

Right across from the street from the mall in Sevierville you will see a new landmark. It’s a zip line tower where folks from all around are getting a chance to try this exciting activity. Just drop those kids off (maybe call it an early Christmas gift) and let them spend a few hours riding the zip lines and horses! They’ll love you for it and you will have some time to concentrate on the task at hand; shopping!

Completely safe, your youngsters will be in good hands accommodated by two guides on every line and attached to not one but TWO zip line cables designed to keep people safe while having fun. The trail rides at Adventure Park of Five Oaks also have guides. The kids will get to see the mountains on horseback and view the entire Smokies from a really cool ride. Ask about their “combo-package” and you’ll get a discount for each person too.

Check out their Pigeon Forge zip line and riding stables web page and learn more. I have also included another link if you would like to see other Pigeon Forge attractions and options available for mom to have a free day filled with shopping! Have fun mom!

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The owners of Lazerport Fun Center in Pigeon Forge have decided it was time to offer family fun in Pigeon Forge 365 days a year.  In the past,  if you found yourself in this Great Smoky mountains resort town during the winter off-season, you could drive down all of Dolly Parton Parkway and find nothing to do. That will all change beginning this year at the popular Pigeon Forge attraction known as Lazerport.

While there will still be days when operating hours are shorter than usual due to snow covered roads, their plans are to be open every day. On the weekends you can count on their go karts,arcade, lasertag arenas, indoor black light mini-golf and 4D theater to be open between 10 am and 10 pm. Throughout the rest of the week, Monday through Thursday, hours might be limited due to weather so they encourage you to call ahead just to be sure. If there is a lot of snow on the roads or temperatures are extremely low, the fun might be limited to just the indoor activities so if you have your heart set on racing go karts be sure to call ahead at 865-453-8400.

Finding a Pigeon Forge track open year round will become more likely  because of this announcement and with all their other fun activities,  having fun in Pigeon Forge is now possible 365 days a year!

Every year at this time mother nature sets the stage and puts on one of the best shows in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville absolutely free!  Just like clockwork,  cars bearing license plates from all around the country start making their way to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see this awesome display of natural colors. This area is perfect for the many people that enjoy viewing, photographing or just being out among the colorful backdrop of Autumn. With over 100 different species of trees living throughout these mountains, the array of colors is phenomenal!

Since the shows are free, what about seeing them like you never have before?  I know a place conveniently  located right across from Tanger Outlet Mall at Five Oaks that will let you see the mountains while taking a horseback ride or zip line tour.  Adventure Park at Five Oaks sits on a gorgeous,  seventy acre nature park complete with a mountain lake! While the riding stables have been there for quite a while, the zip lines are just several months old. If you’ve never tried zip-lining or horseback riding, this weekend would be a perfect time to start!  Weather forecasters are saying that temps will be in the upper 70s to low 80s and no rain for the foreseeable future so gather up some family and friends and make your way to traffic light 13.1 in Sevierville for a day that will truly be; picture-perfect!

Get to the Sevier County Fairgrounds on Oct 1st and 2nd and join in on the fun at
the 31st Annual Circle Your Wagons VW Show  call: 865-654-8009 for more info.

Coming up Oct. 1st through the 3rd at the Sevierville Events Center check out the
Netlynx Sports Gymnastic Competition and to get more info contact Doug Junuska at:
608-356-5266
In a snippet I found on the www Doug says:“My company, NetLynx Sports, has organized over 40 major competitive events across the country over the past 25 years.  One of the biggest events we’ve ever had was the Smoky Mountain Vacation Gymnastics Classic at Wilderness at the Smokies resort.  Our three-day event at Wilderness at the Smokies had over 900 competitors and was attended by more than 6,000 parents, coaches, spectators and judges.  Wilderness at the Smokies was wonderful to work with.  They absolutely bent over backwards to partner with us and make our event a success.  I will definitely be going back to Wilderness at the Smokies for more events in the future.”

FREE! Oct. 2nd thru the 3rd at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66, next to Buddys BarBQ enjoy two days of story telling, art, bluegrass music,mountain crafts and displays, kids games, a petting zoo, pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a farmers market. More on this can be found by calling: (865) 453-6315 or
1-800-675-6961

From Oct. 7th thru 23rd one of the most popular events in this area takes place in Gatlinburg the “Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fairs” will take place where you can see artisans and craftsmen from around the U.S. displaying their creativity. To learn more call:
865-436-7479

Corvettes in Sevierville Oct. 23rd Cooper Events and Thompson-Carr Auctions present a one day Auction, it’s on a Saturday and kicks off at 10:00 am and to learn more call:
865-687-3976

On October 7th thru the 9th you can go to the Smoky Mountain Autumn Fest Dealer Market, at the Sevierville Events Center at Bridgemount, Sevierville, Tennessee. House-Hasson is “America’s largest independent regional hardware distributor”.

When you are ready to view the Great Smoky Mountains in a totally different way you really should consider visiting one of the area stables like; Sevierville riding stables at  traffic light 13.1 across from Tanger at Five oaks. With over 60 horses available, you will not have to stand in line or be put on a list to ride these magnificent beasts,  just show up with some comfortable, casual wear on and hit the trails!

Your trip will be worry free as your four legged friend knows exactly where to go as he or she follows the lead guide along the path they know so well. Just sit back and enjoy the ride and the view as you pass a mountain lake, the remnants of an old moonshine still and more along this serene trail as it takes you, if only for a brief time, away from everyday life.http://fantasticpigeonforge.com/dollywood-and-other-things-to-do/wp-admin/post-new.php

There are Gatlinburg riding stables and even Pigeon Forge riding stables depending on what’s most convenient in relation to your cabin, condo or hotel. But whatever you do on your next vacation to the Smokies, be sure to make horseback riding at one of these stables a priority as it will rejuvenate you and get you ready to take care of business on your return trip home.

Oh, and don’t forget the camera!

We got quite a surprise at the office a few days ago when a guy walked in with a bag. What was in that bag???

Some of the freshest, best tasting food I have ever had! Out promoting his relatively, new, healthy place to eat by giving away delicious samples of his tasty items! I’m not talking a little piece of cheese on a toothpick either, these were complete, freshly made meals!

It’s rare to see new businesses doing everything right but I must hand it to “Healthy Balance” because I like this guy’s ideas a lot!

Basically, they look for the best places to buy the freshest, locally grown produce and as far as I can tell carefully choose everything down to the pine nuts! I’m not kidding, I have never written a restaurant review before but I was so impressed with this entire operation that I felt compelled to pass on my new find.

If  you are visiting or living in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville and want something good to eat that’s also good for you do yourself a favor and try this place.

They are located (I still have the brochure he left in front of me) at 1223 Ridge Rd. in Sevierville, Tn. but you don’t have to find them they will bring it to you! Also, (this is awesome) you can buy “Super Packages”  that keeps you eating healthy for 2 weeks or longer. They will let you know precisely what you are getting in each meal including; calories, carbs, proteins and a fat count so this is the perfect way to start a new diet!  The average meal is 300 calories or less and I’m telling you, absolutely delicious!

I  have no stake in this company at all but if I did have money I would invest in a franchise just like this. This operation could easily go nation wide and be franchised out if everyone took as much care in their product as this person does.

Go check their menu out and learn more and lets go on a diet together (I really am!).

Great healthy place to eat.