The country is beginning to open up again as more people are getting vaccinated, and the Smoky Mountains are ready to celebrate. Exciting 4th of July events are gearing up all across the WNC Smokies with parades, live music, delicious [...]
Maggie Valley, NC and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains are steeped in ancient natural beauty that is reflected in its rich mountain culture. For example, people have been making handcrafted items like pottery since they first settled in this area. [...]
Maggie Valley is steeped in rich Appalachian culture and a fascinating history filled with people, stories, and song. You can find it whispering through the mountains, burbling down the streams, and peeking around every corner of nature. But you can [...]
Feel the wind in your face and the world at your feet as you cruise on two wheels down breathtaking bike trails with gorgeous Smoky Mountain views. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist looking for a heart-pumping adventure of challenging climbs [...]
Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts flock to Maggie Valley, NC to take on some of the most famous rides this side of the Mississippi. The Smokies are home to heart-pounding curves and turns that snake along scenic [...]
When spring and summer temps begin to rise, and the mountain waters turn to raging rapids, you know it’s time for one of the Smoky Mountains most popular outdoor activities - whitewater rafting! The Maggie Valley area has some of [...]
Owner of the Meadowlark Motel, Joseph McElroy, recently interviewed Tim Surrett of the bluegrass band, Balsam Range, on his Gateway to the Smokies podcast. (Listen to the full episode here.) Tim sings his praises of the Great Smoky Mountains [...]
As spring arrives in Maggie Valley, the mountains come alive with eye-popping blooms and fragrant wildflowers that dance in the breeze. There’s a window right before the hardwood canopies leaf out, when the groundcover flourishes under the delicate care of [...]
The Appalachian Mountains are ancient, some of the oldest in the world. Formed roughly 480 million years ago in the Paleozoic Era, they are nurtured by two of the country’s oldest rivers. The New River and the French Broad course [...]
There’s nothing quite like hearing a good story, a web of tales spun with a lilting tone and a twinkle in the teller’s eye. Way before social media and the internet entered our world, there were stories, oral traditions that [...]
