The first snowfall of winter triggers something special here in Maggie Valley and all across North Carolina. Crisp mountain air, rosy cheeks, warm mittens, woolen scarves, and the thing we’ve all been waiting for…fresh powder. Strapping on a pair of [...]
For the last couple of years, the Meadowlark Motel has honored our Scots-Irish heritage with a traditional Burns Night Supper. This year’s original plans (which were also going to include 4 days of Scottish inspired fun and learning) have unfortunately [...]
When temperatures drop and winter weather sweeps through the Western North Carolina Smokies, it’s time to warm up from the inside out. The Smoky Mountains have long been known as a moonshiner’s paradise, and that history runs deep. Remote caves [...]
Winter transforms the hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains into a veritable wonderland. If you pack away your hiking boots when the temps start to drop, you’re missing out on some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. Towering peaks covered [...]
Need a cure for cabin fever and cold weather blues? How about a Smoky Mountain winter getaway that the whole family will love? From enjoying the crisp mountain air and scenic views to snuggling up by a crackling fireplace 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. [...]
Winter is a magical time in the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains. There’s a glittering display of celebration and festive fun for the holiday season that lasts from November all the way through February. Then after Christmas is over, you [...]
What could be more romantic than being bundled up together under warm blankets beside a roaring fire while giant fluffy snowflakes fall softly outside the window? It’s like finding yourself inside a magical slow globe. There is something truly special [...]
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 [...]