Changing Fall Colors 2013

We don't want cry wolf, but it's been confirmed that the color change has already started in Pigeon Forge and we could see the full Autumn Bloom as early as two weeks ahead of schedule. Those of you looking to get a bright and colorful Autumn getaway in the Smokies might want to start planning now and make your trip sooner.

And what is there to look forward to in the coming weeks? In Pigeon Forge, we have the 10th Annual Heritage Day at the Old Mill on September 28th, 2013, which will include music performances and crafts in a festival setting plus the opening of this year's Rotary Club Craft Tent in Patriot Park. Then, for a full week starting on October 1st, The Christmas Village on the other side of Pigeon Forge will hold MountainFest for another awesome Appalachian culture festival, and just the next day is Dollywood's world-famous National Gospel and Harvest Celebration where the music will play non-stop, booths will set up for more Appalachian artists to congregate and show off their talents, and the rides will be even sweeter! National Gospel and Harvest Celebration is October 2nd to November 2nd for 2013.

You can get more information on these events at www.mypigeonforge.com. Get more information on the Smoky Mountains at www.allthesmokies.com.

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What's New at The Island?

If you've been keeping up with news from the Smokies throughout Spring and Summer, you no doubt have heard the big news about The Island, Pigeon Forge's newest section of town and home to the equally brand new Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. The Island was a project several years in the making and finally came to fruition during the Summer of 2013.

Does it live up to its hype or is it just more tourist-trap tripe? Well, if you already held Pigeon Forge in the tourist-trap esteem, The Island won't do much to change your mind (one wonders why you're reading this blog in the first place) because The Island very much has the spirit of Pigeon Forge in it with quite a few twists. The huge ferris wheel joining the skyline is the first major addition and it is a fun way to see the town both upclose and above along with the mountains in the distance, but The Island brings more to the city itself than just a new ride.

The Island offers a variety of restaurants, most of which are new (but classics like Mellow Mushroom get a new location there) including the Poynor's Pomme Frite authentic German Food, Margeritaville, Dude's Daiquiris, Timberwood Grill, Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon (can you believe we haven't had them before?) and more.

There is also a little stage on the main street where bands play at different times of the day. Night you can be certain of, but at times during the day too. Classic attractions like an arcade, streetside carousel, and trampoline station also make up good fun for the kids and parking is free, plentiful, and even offers a free tram to minimize walking. You almost can't get that anywhere else in town!

Enjoy some of the rest of the pictures here and keep up to date with more information from http://islandinpigeonforge.com/

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