The official start of winter is nearly here! December 21, 2023, is the winter solstice, the day of the year with the shortest amount of daylight. On this day, the earth has its maximum tilt away from the sun in [...]
Twinkle lights, holiday music, warm scarves and mittens, snow on the mountains…these are a few of our favorite things about strolling down the streets of Maggie Valley as we squeeze in a little Christmas shopping on our Smoky Mountain vacation. [...]
Owner of the Meadowlark Motel, Joseph McElroy, grew up here in Maggie Valley. His parents ran the Meadowlark for years, and he and his siblings spent a lot of time helping out by cleaning rooms. But when he and his [...]
Winter will be here before you know it, and at Meadowlark Motel we’re dreaming of fresh powder and snow-capped peaks. We’re lucky to have the Cataloochee Ski Area – one of the premier ski resorts in the Smoky Mountains – [...]
It may still be fall in the Smoky Mountains, but winter is right around the corner. With snow-capped peaks, festive holiday events, and the soft glow of twinkle lights, Maggie Valley, NC is the perfect spot to rekindle your love [...]
Winter transforms the Smoky Mountains into a veritable wonderland. From snow-covered mountaintops and winter hikes to great skiing and sparkling holiday lights, we’ve collected a few stunning photos of the Smoky Mountains in winter that will have you packing your [...]
The Western North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains are filled with Appalachian culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty. Home to a wide variety of plants and animals, with hiking trails, waterfalls, and plenty of places to explore, this entire region [...]
Updated for 2022 Picture it now: You’re settling into your comfortable seat in a historic train car, and the whistle blows, echoing out across the mountains. You feel the engine hum to life and gaze out of the train’s wide [...]
Handmade arts and crafts are some of the best preservers of local history. Art influences the way we see and appreciate the culture around us. And artisans have an innate ability to not only encapsulate a piece of history in [...]
From hiking to fishing to whitewater rafting, there is no shortage of ways to work up an appetite in the Great Smoky Mountains. Thousands of visitors flock to the area every year to take advantage of the scenic mountain views [...]