Smoky Mountain Seasons: 365 Days of Glory

The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are a popular vacation destination on a year round basis. That's because the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and local Tennessee resort cities like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer comfortable conditions on a year-round basis. In addition to the year-round beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local cities such as Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Townsend also offer cultural festivals and special events to enjoy throughout the calendar year.

The summertime in the Smoky Mountains region offers a lush forest in full bloom. Everywhere you look, these East Tennessee hills are bursting forth with life of a thousand varieties. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains a greater diversity of plant and tree life than any other region in the world- and in the summer this abundance of life is flourishing. Because the area is shaded by the Smoky Mountains themselves, the Smoky Mountains region also tends to be cooler in the summer compared with other Tennessee and East Coast locations. Many popular festivals take place in the summer is well.

Fall in the Smoky Mountains is an especially popular time for people visiting the area. The biggest draw this time of year is the vivid gold and red hues offered up by the Smoky Mountains themselves. Whether it's on a Smoky Mountain hike, or a drive along the Newfound Gap Road, or riding a gondola up the side of the mountain in downtown Gatlinburg TN, people flock here in the autumn to experience the unparalleled beauty of the Tennessee foliage. Many popular festivals also take place during the autumn season in the Smoky Mountains. The Arts and Crafts community of the Smoky Mountains region puts on several popular and entertaining events this time of year.

Winter in the Smoky Mountains has its own special charm. For people who aren't so fond of high temperatures, the winter time offers temperatures that let you explore the area under temperate conditions. During the winter the Smoky Mountains are often lit up with fresh pure, white snowfalls that bring a sense of restful peace to the area. Without the foliage on the trees, the mountain vistas are superior. The Christmas season is especially celebrated in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. There are numerous attractions in and around the area that take Christmas festivities to another level. In addition, Winterfest in Pigeon Forge offers something truly unique to East Tennessee. City lights and winter festivals fill the calendar this time of year in the Smoky Mountains. And this offers a charm unlike any other time of year.

Springtime is popular for Smoky Mountain vacations as well, because it's this time of year that new life is beginning to burst forth. People also tend to enjoy this time of year because the Smokies region- including the park itself, as well as Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, tend to be less populated by tourists in the spring. And the temperatures are comfortable for those wanting to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in temperatures that are less intense than later in the year.

No matter what time of year you visit the spectacular Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee cabins featured at Majestic Mountain Vacations offer luxurious Tennessee lodging that is second to none. These Smoky Mountain cabins put you right in the middle of the Smoky Mountain wilderness itself- blending in seamlessly with the natural beauty of the area. And yet, these Pigeon Forge cabins are located only minutes away from the exciting attractions, festivals, and Smoky Mountain events that go on in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge on a year round basis.
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