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06-18-2014, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
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That reminds me of the President's Slide in Keystone, SD only this one is much longer.
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06-18-2014, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jacksonville Florida
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If you come in on I-40, the North Carolina/Tennessee line has the best whitewater rafting around these parts. It's like exit 437 in NC on 40. There are several vendors there to take you on the Pigeon river. The power company releases controlled water for the river rafting. We go every year! Randy
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06-30-2014, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
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I was there about 11yrs ago n I liked the comedy barn and hillbilly putt putt. obergatlinburg was ok. freinds of mine went in 05 and rented atv 4 wheeler and went trail riding in the mountians
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07-01-2014, 08:54 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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Originally Posted by davel1971
Dixie stampede and dollywood were high on our list. Probably will order tickets online before we go
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We went to both last summer and I highly recommend them, just wish we had more time at Dollywood as the day we were there the weather turned bad and a tornado was just a few miles away. We bought our tickets to everything 4 months in advance.
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07-08-2014, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
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just returned from trip. Had wonderful time. Weather was great. Went to Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Titanic Museum, Ripley Aquarium, Cades Cove, many different shops and restaurants
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07-08-2014, 06:17 AM
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chicagoslick
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Indianapolis Area
Posts: 198
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Originally Posted by LittlePM
This campground was by far one of the best ones that we have ever been to. I'm planning going back this fall.
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How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.
For Poster:
Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...
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07-08-2014, 06:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagoslick
How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.
For Poster:
Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...
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NOV in the Smokies can be chilly but that is OK by Me because the trout fishing is great
Expect highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s
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07-08-2014, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: In the Heart of Dixie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagoslick
How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.
For Poster:
Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...
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I'm not sure yet, I would like to go back in Oct or Nov. I like the fact that you can just enjoy the quite and relax or stay as busy as you want
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07-08-2014, 07:06 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southern Louisiana
Posts: 50
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For something unique and different try the Flyaway Indoor Skydiving attraction in Pigeon Forge. It's a vertical wind tunnel where you put on a baggy flight suit and float on air. It's pretty cool. My teens and I enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey but you don't get to do something like this everyday.
Welcome to the Flyaway Indoor Skydiving web site » Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
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07-14-2014, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Western New York State
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davel, good to hear that you had a great trip. Heading to Gatlinburg in mid September coming from Atlanta area. Great suggestions on this thread, though the DW and I are the ones traveling, our young-ins are thank God long out of the nest!
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07-14-2014, 01:43 PM
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Happy Keystone Owner
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 636
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My most favorite sight is Pigeon Forge in my rear view mirror! Sorry...but I'd rather have what it was 30 years ago.
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07-14-2014, 01:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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07-14-2014, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
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having had family there for 10 years....I'd go to Gatlinburg. Way nicer. Put the Aquarium on your list while in Gatlinburg, and Terry's magic show in Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge is mostly T-shirt and souvenir shops. Country Tonite was always a nice show if it is still running. Do visit the Smokey Mountain Knife Works. It's a cool stop on the way into town on RT 66 from I 40. But most importantly, take time to relax. You are on vacation!
happy travels!
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07-15-2014, 05:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
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lots to see and do in both towns. Something for everyone's taste. Dollywood is a must.
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07-15-2014, 11:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 9
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Pigeon Forge
Must eat at Mama's Kitchen. Food is wonderful.
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07-15-2014, 11:29 AM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbarr
My most favorite sight is Pigeon Forge in my rear view mirror! Sorry...but I'd rather have what it was 30 years ago.
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I'm the same way about Gatlinburg. Drove over there when we were in Pigeon Forge last August....SO disappointed. Turned around at the first available spot and came back to the RV park.
I was there in the early 70s. It was beautiful then....chalets were abundant and it had that small town appeal. Now? junk shops non stop, people elbow to elbow, and traffic bumper to bumper. No thanks.
IIRC Gatlinburg was more like a honeymoon destination back then.
We drove over to Cherokee the next day, went to the Cherokee Village, etc.
We stayed (as mentioned several times previously) at Up A Creek RV park outside Pigeon Forge. It's OFF the strip, at the base of the foothills, mountain creeks coming down both sides of the park. No city lights, quiet and peaceful...small park...35 spaces. But still close enough you can run back to the strip for shows, dinner, etc.
There's a convenience store 2 miles away for ice, soda, etc., and yep, you CAN get pizza delivered there!
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07-15-2014, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 1,458
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Wife and I are heading have reservations at Up the Creek in Oct. We plan on spending most of our time in the SMNP either hiking or driving to various things in the Park. We can hardly wait.
It will be our first time using Full hook ups, but we think we know what we are doing. Showering should be interesting but we will make it work
if anyone is there from here stop by for and
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07-15-2014, 01:00 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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You're gonna love it there! It should be cooler...open your windows at night and sleep to the sound of the water rushing through the creeks. Just make sure your reservation is for a site backed up to one of the creeks, not a center site.
With no city lights you'll enjoy the stars at night too! And it's QUIET!
Yes, by ALL MEANS do the SMNP tour. When we go back (not if) we'll plan for more than one day in SMNP, even though we've been there twice now in the last few years.
We spent one day just driving....took a left out of Up A Creek...had no idea where it'd take us.... and just wandered....miles and miles of paved road over the tops of the mountain ridge...don't even remember the town we finally dropped down into, then drove back via highway to the park.
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Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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07-19-2014, 11:45 AM
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#39
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 8
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Staying in Pigeon Forge currently at Pine Mountain RV. Heading to Gatlinburg and the aquarium in a bit. The rain is keeping us indoors today
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07-25-2014, 11:18 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 48
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We are headed to Townsend KOA next week from Raleigh NC. We have a xlr thunderbolt 43 ft fifth wheel. Any suggestions on the best route to get there? I would hate to get stuck on a little mountain road with the camper.
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