It is that time of year again! When people begin coming out of hibernation and when nature’s beauty lures us from the prisons our homes have become to protect us from the bite of Jack Frost to the wondrous awakening that is occurring right outside our doors. There is no better place to get out and stretch your legs, breath fresh air, let the kids roam freely, and see the colorful beauty of nature coming to life than in the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Pigeon Forge offers a multitude of opportunities to get close to nature. It also offers a plethora of opportunities to find adventures in nature. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your outdoor excursions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Bluff Mountain Trails: If you would like a little more adventure than a stroll through a nature trail has to offer, Bluff Mountain Trails is for you! They offer 7,000 acres of mountain trails. Take in the new birth of spring as you ride over fresh-mountain streams, ride to the falls, or journey along the top of the bluff for an amazing aerial view of the beauty of Pigeon Forge. For more information, call 865-428-7711 or visit Bluff Mountain Adventure at 2186 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863.
Outdoor Adventures of the Smokies: If you are looking for a completely unique way to off-road through nature, you are sure to be pleased at Outdoor Adventures of the Smokies! They make four-wheelers look puny with their hummer tours. These are not the made-for-the-road H2s and H3s; these are the original military version HUMVEEs! These vehicles can take you to parts of nature that few see. For more information call 865-429-8757, visit www.offroadvoyages.com, or go by and see them at 910 Parkway.
Cades Cove: If you are looking for a more leisurely, slow paced means of communing with nature, you must check out Cades Cove. Cades Cove is housed within the Smoky Mountains National Park. It is merely 30 miles from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Cades Cove is a 6,800-acre valley that offers an abundance of opportunities to have your breath taken by the beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Along the trails you will find nineteenth century historic buildings that include churches, cabins, mills, and more. You can hike a trail to Abrams Falls, enjoy the bike trails, or enjoy a horseback riding tour through the majestic Smoky Mountains.
Don’t leave without experiencing the aesthetically pleasing offerings of the Cades Cove Loop Road. Cades Cove Loop Road is an 11-mile paved loop road that is open from sunrise to sunset. During the months of May through September the hours before 10:00am are reserved for walking or bike riding.
These are just a sampling of the many ways to get out and enjoy the God made beauty of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains.