Autumn in the Smoky Mountains

 

Admit it, you've had enough of summer. You began stalking the craft stores and housewares shops for anything Halloween. Your nights aren't necessarily chilly yet, but you can see slightly deeper shadows and a bit more cooling. It is now that fantasies of autumn tree covered mountains, cabins, and woodsmoke sound so peaceful and renewing.

Now that I'm located in NW Georgia, the Smoky Mountains are calling me. I am already plotting the treks, apple festivals, wineries, road treks....

If you haven't booked a cabin or hotel room, you might want to see what's left, but if you are doing a drive by viewing of the Smoky Mountains, let's look at potential pit stops along the way.

Cades Cove in TN
Apple Barn & Cider Mill
Smoky Mountain Winery 

Jacktober Fest in Pigeon Forge, TN 
Apple Harvest Festival at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville, TN
Bear-Varian Fall Festival at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, TN
Smoky Mountain Harvest Fest
 


Other sources for fun inspiration - 


Friends of the Smokies (events listed)
Best fall hikes 
Smoky Mountain Ziplines
Great Smoky Mountain Treehouse AirBNBs
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Gaitlinburg Ghost Tours 

Let's talk autumn leaf art - 








I hope to meet y'all there in September and October!




 



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