One of Pigeon Forge's Best Nearby Attractions is The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It covers mountainous terrain in Tennessee and North Carolina, hosts majestic stands of virgin forest, boasts hundreds of miles of developed hiking trails and supports programs of history, heritage and environmental traditions.

The Great Smoky Mountains, named for the smoke like blue-mist haze that surrounds them, is the picturesque backdrop of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Tennessee.

Great Smoky Mountains Park straddles the crest of the Smoky Mountains, providing a unique experience for visitors. Smoky Mountains National Park provides 800 miles of trails for hiking and exploration. There are plenty of sightseeing and photo opportunities along the scenic Great Smoky Mountains Park routes. As if the natural beauty surrounding Gatlinburg is not enough, these quaint mountain resorts are also filled with the man-made variety. You'll find more than 800 unique shops in downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. In fact, you will see craftsmanship at its best, using simple tools and skillful hands. Located at the edge of Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is recognized internationally as the largest group of independent artisans in North America. It's no wonder millions flock to the Great Smoky Mountains!

We have prepared a fun packed eleven days and set aside plenty of quality time to reminisce and mingle with friends and staff you met and traveled with on previous caravan trips. We scheduled six special Reunion get-togethers in our exclusive Convention Center in addition to the get acquainted social so you can meet new friends and reminisce with past acquaintances.