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About Doug Shanks

Smoky Mountain blogger and writes about things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, and Sevierville, Tennessee. Area interests include hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, shopping, and family fun.

Pigeon Forge Saddle Up

Pigeon Forge Saddle Up Saddle Up! Rides into Pigeon Forge Feb. 17-21 Hey, cowboys and cowgirls – one of your very favorite events in the Smokies is just around the corner. The 16th Annual Saddle Up! is set for Wednesday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 21 in Pigeon Forge. Activities will be held at LeConte [...]

By |December 20th, 2015|Things To Do|0 Comments

Valentines Day in Gatlinburg

Valentines Day in Gatlinburg Smokies offers plenty of romance for Valentines With Christmas just weeks away, it's not too early to start planning a romantic getaway for you and your Valentine – and what better destination than the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee? No matter your interests, you're sure to find at least a couple [...]

By |December 20th, 2015|Gatlinburg|0 Comments

Pigeon Forge Car Shows and Rod Runs

Pigeon Forge Car Shows Car shows start up in spring With Christmas upon us and the weather blustery cold, it’s hard to think about spring – but the season will be here before we know it, along with the start of the year’s various car shows. The first is the Corvette Expo, set for Friday [...]

By |December 20th, 2015|Things To Do|0 Comments

Yama Con

Yama Con hits Pigeon Forge in December “All nerds, gamers, geeks and otaku (the Japanese term for people with obsessive interests, commonly anime and manga)” are welcomed to attend Yama Con 2015, set for Friday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. The event features an emphasis on [...]

By |October 14th, 2015|Things To Do|0 Comments

Ronnie Milsap Farewell Tour Pigeon Forge

Ronnie Milsap Farewell Tour to Pigeon Forge Country fans won't want to miss this one: Ronnie Milsap will bring his Farewell Tour to Pigeon Forge's Country Tonite Theater at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 Ronnie Milsap has had 40 No. 1 hits, seven Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association Awards. He's known for [...]

By |October 14th, 2015|Things To Do|0 Comments

Christmas in the Smokies

Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival set for Dec. 9-12, 2015 You'll be sure to get into the holiday spirit when you visit the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival, set for 4 p.m. Wed. Dec. 9 – 11 p.m. Sat., Dec. 12 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. The event will [...]

By |October 14th, 2015|Things To Do|0 Comments