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2 New Log Cabins with Great Mountain Views for Rent in Wears Valley Pigeon Forge Resort

2009-11-12T10:10:00.000-05:00

Finding the perfect cabin to rent in the Smoky Mountains is easy since there are now so many in a private mountain community just outside the city of Pigeon Forge in the Wears Valley area called Brothers Cove.

The Brothers Cove Log Cabin rental resort is proud to announce 2 of these great cabins: God's Gift a huge 5 bedroom log cabin for rent that will accommodate 16 people and Simply Breathtaking a large 1 bedroom log cabin rental that will hold up to 6 people.

God's Gift is the largest log cabin for rent in the Brothers Cove Mountain Resort community and it's not just the size of God's Gift that is so striking, it's the breathtaking location high up in the mountains and its stunning architectural design.

When you park in the level driveway you will be impressed by the massive size and beautiful design on the log cabin purchased on the edge of the mountain with a fantastic view of the Smoky Mountains and the woods around you.

Inside the God's Gift cabin you will see the stunning views through the huge walls of windows and will be impressed with the luxury appointments, spacious interior and the ample comfort seating inside and outside the cabin.

As stunning as the inside of the God's Gift 5 bedroom log cabin is, the outside is even more amazing! There are decks on 2 levels of this cabin to enjoy the views and fresh Smoky Mountains air and the hot tub on one of these decks with an overhang so you can take advantage of it in nay weather and there is seating and a table on a huge observation deck surrounded by woods.

God's Gift - Pigeon Forge TN
5 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 16

4 Queen size beds, 2 Queen Sofa sleepers, 2 Bunk beds, 4 Jacuzzis, Rustic Stone Wood Burning Fireplace, Hot Tub, Washer/Dryer, Pool Table, big screen TV/surround sound
$325 - $395 per night (holidays higher)

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Simply breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains and the surrounding woods with a spacious interior and fun, fun, fun is what you will find when you rent the Simply Breathtaking 1 bedroom log cabin.

This really is a 2 bedroom cabin, but one of the bedrooms has been turned into a game room with a pool table and television. In the Game room there is now a sleeper sofa so of course it can still be used as a bedroom.

The living room of the Simply Breathtaking cabin has a great view of the mountains which is enhanced by the huge windows and with comfortable seating such as the sleeper sofa it makes a great place to enjoy the view or the big screen TV. Why not just sit back and watched the flickering flames and feel the warmth from the wood burning fireplace with a log mantel and stone front? What a place for a vacation!

The master bedroom is another place you and that special someone can enjoy the beauty of and coziness of a fireplace. The master bedroom also has a rustic yet very comfortable queen size bed and a TV along with a VCR/DVD player. You even have access to your own private deck with rocking chairs from the master bedroom.

The Simply Breathtaking cabin is very affordable as a honeymoon cabin or romantic getaway cabin for 2 but still has enough room to hold as many as 6 guests very comfortably.

Simply Breathtaking - Pigeon Forge TN
1 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 6

1 Queen size bed, 2 Sleeper sofas, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Game room with Pool Table, Wood burning Fireplace in Living room, Big screen TV with Satellite Service, Gas Fireplace in Bedroom, TV in Bedroom, Charcoal Grill, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
$135 - $170 per night (holidays higher)

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American Mountain Rentals now has 40+ cabins for rent in Brothers Cove Cabin Rental Community in Wears Valley

2009-09-20T16:15:00.007-04:00

The Brothers Cove Log Cabin Rental Mountain Community in Wears Valley just outside the city limits of Pigeon Forge is located in a secluded section of the Great Smoky Mountains and as of today, American Mountain Rentals is now managing more than 40 of its best Vacation Rentals units.

The name is the same and Brothers Cove great location with stunning feature packed cabins will be managed even better than it has in the past as now the Smoky Mountains premier cabin rental company America Mountain Rentals will be exclusively handling the management and rentals for the best cabins for rent in this private community.

American Mountain Rentals has a proven track record with an extensive inventory of cabins for rent all around the Tennessee Smokies in Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. With an experienced team of professional cleaners and their own maintenance personnel on staff, every unit is cleaned and maintained to standards you have come to expect from a premier vacation rental company.

Bothers Cove cabins offer seclusion and privacy in a mountain and wooded setting hard to find in the Smoky Mountains. This private gated community offers unlimited access in season to the community swimming pool and a safe beautiful neighborhood for you to enjoy the great outdoors and the fresh Smoky Mountains air.

Brothers Cove is located close enough to everything that the best of the Smokies has to offer such as Dollywood or the Great Smoky Mountains national park, but is far enough away where you will never hear the traffic noise and commotion that you will hear in any hotel, motel and many other cabins for rent in the Smoky Mountains.

Escape the rat race and relax in the Bother Cove Rental Community of the Smoky Mountains where peace and quiet is on the menu every day. In spring it's the off season prices and beautiful wildflowers, in summer it's taking it easy while you are lounging by the pool and looking out at the wonderful view, in the fall it's the spectacular color bursting forth from every tree in and around Brother Cove and in winter it's the peace and quiet and the occasional dusting of snow which usually vanishes by lunchtime.

Drive through the covered bridge and come back home to Brothers Cove after a long day of excitement in the Smokies and sit out on the deck and enjoy the spectacular Smoky Mountains or wooded view. While taking it all in, listen to the sounds of nothing other than crickets and birds or the sound of laughter as your children are entertaining themselves in the game room.

When the laughter in the cabin quiets down, it's time for the two of you to slip into the soothing warm water of the hot tub out on the deck and just relax in all of the peace and quiet that Brothers Cove in Wears Valley has to offer.

There are more than 40 rustic on the outside yet very comfortable on the inside log cabins for rent in Brothers Cove. From comfortable 1 bedroom all cabins all the way up to a huge 5 bedroom vacation home there's something for every size family or group looking for a vacation or getaway.

Prices of the log cabins for rent in the Brothers Cove Log Cabin Community are very affordable ranging in price from as low as $110 a night for a 1 bedroom cabin which sleeps 4, to $325 a night for a 5 bedroom cabin that will hold as many as 16 people. Rates quoted do not include tax and are valid during off season. In season, peak season and holiday rates are slightly higher. Cabin rentals vary in sizes, features and prices so check each cabin to see the features you are looking for.

The best Brothers Cove Log Cabin Rentals in Wears Valley - Pigeon Forge can be found on www.AmericanMountainRentals.com, www.AMRCabins.com and now the new and improved www.BrothersCove.com web site. These 3 cabin rental web sites are now the only web sites with the correct terms and prices for Brother Cove Cabins Rentals. Prices, availability and terms listed on any other web sites or advertisements for Brothers Cove will not be honored by the new Cabin Rental management company: American Mountain Rentals.

When is the best time to see fall colors in the Great Smoky Mountains?

2009-08-30T21:00:00.011-04:00

The Smokies are renowned for having some of the best fall colors when the leaves change in autumn but with as large as the Great Smoky Mountains are where the best place is and when is the best time to see the foliage in peak colors is not a simple answer.

The reason why there is no exact day for the peak colors in 2009 or the perfect places to see the autumn leaves is that there are so many places - hundreds of them to catch breathtaking fall foliage bursting in all the colors of the rainbow.

There are many reasons why the fall colors in the Smokies attract so many people to come see them. One of the most import reasons is that in the Great Smoky Mountains national park there are more than 100 species of trees and hundreds of different species of bushes that all change color.

Since the falls leaves colors during leaf season vary for many reasons and one of the main reasons is which species of trees or bushes are changing as all of the different trees and bushes show a different range of colors. This is what makes the Smokies a great place to see the leaves change as there is a wide range of colors everywhere you look and it is best to go to a few places to see the wide range of fall foliage colors.

Other key factors the effect when the leaves change color in the Smokies as well as the intensity, duration and where to see the change in colors are temperature, moisture, exposure to sunlight and even soil composition.

Since there is a huge difference in elevations from Pigeon Forge Tennessee, Gatlinburg and Cades Cove on the low end to Clingmans Dome, Mount Le Conte and the Blue Ridge Parkway as a higher elevation and where you are in elevation and location will change to surrounding temperatures of the trees as well as exposure to sun, the same species of tree such as a sugar maple tree can display wild vibrant fall colors in some places weeks before it does in others in the Smoky Mountains.

So if you ask when do the leaves start to change colors in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Wears Valley, Cades Cove and all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains national park the answer is they already have started this year in late August!

Look carefully in the Smoky Mountains right now and you will see in the dark green canopy touches of color in a few random leaves in the dogwoods, maples and sourwood trees especially at the higher elevations such as along the Foothills Parkway. But you don't want to come here to just see a few random leaves change color - you want to see the fall colors at their peak in the Smokies!

Count on being able to see fall colors popping out in mid to late to late September 2009 but the real displays will start to be fantastic in October and will still be sowing into November. It is not uncommon to see nice vibrant deep reds and maroons in the hardwoods in the Smoky Mountains such as the oak trees as late as Thanksgiving but you will be far past peak at that time.

So what are the predictions for the 2009 leaf season in the Great Smoky Mountains? Actually the predictions are for an extremely good leaf season in both color and duration if the weather continues to so cooperative!

In the past 2 years in the Smokies there have been record breaking droughts. The lack of water stressed the plants and the colors were actually very good. Temperatures were also much higher during the peaks in summer and even late spring also stressing the tress in bushes in the Smoky Mountains.

Though last year the color of the leaves during the fall season were good, they were lacking in duration and when it would rain, it washed down many leaves prematurely and even though fall leaves are colorful on the ground, for the best impact you want to see is the colorful leaves in peak longer on the trees.

This year 2009 we have made up for the past few years of lack of water and the health of the forests and mountains are fantastic! Add to this cooler than normal temperatures all spring and summer long and you have a recipe for beautiful leaf colors as well as duration where the beautiful brightly colored foliage stays on the trees longer during leaf season along with a greater range of colors all showing at the same time.

Because of the very good weather we have had in 2009 including the cooler than normally temperatures we are experiencing right now in the Smoky Mountains, it is likely that the fall leaf season will start earlier this year and the peak leaf season may run only until the 2nd week in November.

As we had done last year, we will do fall color report updates to let you know where to go to see the best fall colors in the Smoky Mountains and the best places to stay to see the fall colors in 2009. Our updates will also be broadcasted on Twitter and our new Face Book account.

How to Have a Cheap and yet Great Vacation in the Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountains

2009-08-25T11:16:00.006-04:00

Everyone wants a cheap vacation in today's economy. In some regions tourism is down by as much as 40%, but here in the Smoky Mountains tourism is actually flourishing and increasing in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee. Why? Because you can have a great vacation in the Smokies at a very cheap price!

How can it be other areas are losing visitors and yet tourists are flocking in droves to the Smokies? No other vacation destination is more convenient and none offers a better value for your hard earned money that the Smoky Mountains do.

The Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains are a day's drive from the Deep South, the North East United States and even most of the Midwest. Even though the Smokies aren't that far away, there are some ways to improve your gas mileage before and during your road trip to save money on gas.

First of all check your tire pressure and make sure all of your tires are properly inflated. Besides saving on gas, this is a great way to stop premature tire wear and more often than not, air is free. Make sure the spare is properly inflated too!

Next it's a great idea to improve gas millage and reduce engine wear change your motor oil. Better quality synthetic oil saves money on mileage and will let you engine last longer.

If it has been more than 30,000 since your last transmission fluid change it wouldn't hurt to do that too though you won't see as much in mileage savings as an old change or proper tire inflation and transmission is not a cheap part to replace in a car so why not spend a few bucks to save a part that will cost thousands to replace?

Before your road trip to the Smokies, look through the car and trunk and remove anything that doesn't need to be along on the trip. Any extra weight robs gas mileage and when you take a long trip it really adds up. Keep necessary things such as your spare, jack, flashlight and a first aid kit in the car - you want a cheap vacation not a miserable one.

When packing for your trip to the Smoky Mountains really ask yourself, do I need this? Since the better vacation accommodations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg often have a washer and a dryer for you to use for free, maybe you just don't need to pack that many clothes even for an extended stay. Remember it their electricity and hot water so what not come home with clean clothes?

On the road avoid fast acceleration and having to pass everyone on the road. You are on vacation, take it easy! You want a cheap relaxing vacation! In the mountains avoid using cruise control and accelerate and decelerate gently. Use the roads in the Great Smoky Mountains national park when you can, the speeds are low and the elevation gains and drops are less than that of the roads outside the park so you will save money on gas!

In the summer, most new cars get better mileage with the windows rolled up and the AC on. I prefer to keep the windows open to enjoy the fresh Smoky Mountains air so here the luxury of fresh air overrides being cheap by using the AC.

Though packing up car with the whole family instead of flying is a great way to save money, there are cheap flights through Allegiant Air to the Knoxville airport with fares as low as $39 each way if you book your flight far enough in advance. Knoxville is less than an hour away from the Smoky Mountains and there are plenty of cheap car rentals in the Smokies.

Once you arrive in the Smokies on your vacations you will see if it's not hard to have a great time on a very cheap budget. You will never run out of fun Family Friendly indoor and outdoor activities and with as many things there are to do in the Smoky Mountains and more attractions being built every day, there is always something new to do each time you return to vacation on the Smokies.

The biggest attraction in the Smokies that attracts almost 9.5 Million visitors a year won't charge you one cent to enter the park, hike on more than 800 miles of trails, take one of 4 auto tours, visit historic buildings, attend hands on demonstrations or bicycle all around the Great Smoky Mountains national park. For a cheap price on a Smokies vacation nothing beats free and that's what you will pay to enjoy America's favorite national park!

Looking to take the family to one of the top rated theme parks in the country with live performances that will astound you, top notch amusement park rides for kids of all ages including the wooden roller coaster thunderhead which reaches speeds of 55 miles an hour and a 100 foot drop! How fast does a scream move? Found out here in Dollywood where you will have all thrills you could want at the adventure yourself or through the eyes of your children!

In the Dollywood theme park you can watch artisans at work making handicrafts as they did hundreds of years ago here in the Smokies. Like what you see? Well there are almost 40 places where you can buy crafts of Dollywood trinkets for a just little or a lot - there is something for everyone here!

If you get hungry going from ride to ride and who wouldn't get hungry wandering around in a 125 acre park there is plenty of food to enjoy from a huge all you can eat buffet filled with good old southern cooking to real fresh Berries in cream perfect on a hot summers day in more than 30 restaurants and other places to eat in this huge, clean and safe family vacation spot in the Smokies.

Ok so know that you know how to spend money in Dollywood how can you save money? Well first of all if you stay in one of the best cabins or chalets for rent on the Smokies you save money right away because you can buy Dollywood theme park tickets at a deep discount. Besides cheap Dollywood tickets so of the log cabins for rent close to Dollywood are so close you won't have to pay for parking - you can walk there! Save gas, save time, save money on Dollywood tickets - doesn't get better than this!

Here are a few hints to save money at Dollywood besides getting cheap Dollywood tickets: arrive after 3 pm and you get a free ticket to come back the next day. If you want to really save money keep some snacks and drinks in a cooler in your car - you won't even have to walk - there are free shuttles!

Another way to enjoy your vacation in the Smokies is to save by having at least breakfast and some of your snacks at home. One of the biggest time wasters when on vacation is waiting in line to be seated and then for your food and finally your check to arrive.

Even prepackaged breakfast foods that you throw in the microwave in the Cabin you rent with save you lots of money and precious vacation time. And why not pack a lunch for a picnic in the Smoky Mountains national park instead of waiting in line to buy fast food?

Bringing the kids along? Well who wants to be cramped in a hotel room when for about the same price you can have a few bedrooms and TV's, relax in the hot tub and many of the best cabins for rent have Game Rooms or pool tables! How about renting a cabin with FREE swimming pool access in the summer? You can't beat free!

Having a cheap vacation doesn't mean you have to have a bad vacation. In the off season (January through May, if you stay a week or longer there are a bunch of 1 2 and 3 bedroom cabins that you can rent for only $99 a night!

Looking for a discount or an already cheap cabin rental rate? Well there are last minute Discounts, free night offers, and 10 discounts for AAA Members, Kroger card members, AARP members, Active Military Serviceman and women and the latest discounts just added in are for 10% off for members of the Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountains Association. All of these cabin rental discounts are good all year long (except holidays).

Hint: Not a qualified member of any of these organizations? On your way into the Smoky Mountains stop by the visitor center in Sevierville on 66, or the visitor center on Gatlinburg or along the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and become a member for the park instantly for only $25 (fully tax deductible) and save 10% on your cabin rental. Even with the cheapest rental out there you save money, get a tax break and help the Great Smoky Mountains national park along with the other benefits of being a member!

It won't just be a good vacations - it's a GREAT vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains! Cheap to get to with cabins that are cheap to stay in along with cheap entertainment all around. What a place to take your family on a cheap vacation!

Alone at Last in a Wears Valley Cabin for rent!

2009-08-22T12:22:00.003-04:00

Looking for a romantic getaway in the Smokies where you can sit back and relax, away from the stress of everyday life and find yourselves alone at last? Have we found the perfect cabin for rent in the Smoky Mountains for you where you will find peace and quiet but in just minutes you can be in the middle of all of the restaurants and the attractions the Smoky Mountains has to offer in Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley and Gatlinburg!

This 1 bedroom cabin for rent in the Smokies has the perfect name to describe how you will feel - Alone At Last! Now it doesn't just have to be a couple that rents this beautiful log cabin as besides the huge king size bed in the master bedroom there is also a sleeper sofa so as many as 4 people can stay here -making this cabin a perfect choice for a small family!

Inside this cabin you will find beautiful wood paneling, wood floors and a beautiful wood ceiling with exposed beams. In the living room the tall ceiling give you a specious feel you will love as you enjoy the gas fireplace or when you are watching TV with cable service and a DVD player from the sofa.

The fully equipped kitchen also has high ceilings and a dining area. From a simple snack to a fancy diner everything you need is right here and the dishwasher makes cleanup a snap.

Outside you will love the completely private hot tub that also has a screened enclosure to keep out any unwanted pests. The rear deck where the hot tub is looks out into woods a perfect place to enjoy a meal or a snack or just relax at the table and chairs out here.

On the front deck you have a porch swing with 2 rockers. What can be better than getting Away From it All and the 2 of you relaxing and sharing those special moments together here in the Smoky Mountains?

Alone at Last - Pigeon Forge TN
1 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 4

1 King size bed, 1 Sleeper sofa, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, TV with Cable and DVD, and Washer/Dryer. 2 car parking and minutes from Dollywood, The Pigeon Forge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains national park.
$115 - $145 per night (holidays higher)

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Wireless Internet Access in a 3 Bedroom Gatlinburg Log Cabin for Rent

2009-08-14T22:05:00.000-04:00

Nothing beats getting away from it all and renting a cabin high up in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Smokies with a commanding view looking out at the Great Smoky Mountains national Park. Sure up here in the private seclusion of the mountains you can relax and take it easy while you are enjoying the peace and quiet but sometimes you need to be connected with the world and what better way can you do that with the internet?

Sure only a short while ago it was very hard to get a cell phone signal up here in the Smoky Mountains let alone even find a vacation rental unit where you can use your dial up service without racking up huge long distance charges.

Now it is possible to rent a cabin in the Smokies that has free high speed wireless internet access! There are more than 30 cabins for rent in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with free high speed internet service to choose from ranging in size from honeymoon cottages for 2 on up to huge cabins that can handle as many as 14 people at once!

Another exceptional cabin for rent in the Great Smoky Mountains has just had high speed wireless internet access installed that guest can use for free! Windsinger is a great 3 bedroom log cabin for rent is located in Chalet Village - a private community looking down on the city of Gatlinburg with luxury amenities that guests can use such as swimming pools, kiddie pools, tennis courts, game rooms and even clubhouse facilities.

Once you arrive at the Windsinger log cabin, you will appreciate its down home country charm, and be blown away by the stunning view. Whether it is the deep cool green of spring and summer in the Smokies unfolding beneath you, falls breathtaking colors or the snow capped peaks this is the perfect place to make the most of your vacation!

Out on the deck you will not only find seating to enjoy the spectacular view, there is large hot tub just waiting to be used to wash away the stress of everyday life while enjoying the great view of the Smokies. Out here on the cabins deck you can even check your email, surf for restaurant reviews or just check the latest weather reports for the Smokies if you bring your laptop.

Inside there are all the creature comforts you could want on your vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Sit and relax in the living room in either the love seat or couch as you gaze upon the view or just watch your favorite DVD on the TV. In season you can enjoy a crackling fire in the real wood burning fireplace!

Of course you can use your laptop here in the living room because there is free wireless high speed internet access all throughout the cabin! Download movies or music or play the lasted games online - the world is at your fingertips when you have internet access.

Tired of just playing games on the internet? Than close up your laptop and bring it down to the lower level of this cabin where you will find the game room. Here you will find a real pool table with another couch and TV close by and if you want you can even play a game of foosball on the foosball table!

3 bedrooms await you in the wonderful Gatlinburg cabin - 1 with a king size bed and 2 with comfortable queen size beds. Doesn't matter which bedroom you pick, they all get high speed internet aces as long as you have a laptop with a wireless card.

This cabin as well as all of the other cabins in the Smoky Mountains that have free internet access are all winners. Great locations, well appointed, clean, comfortable and above all - very reasonable. Up to 6 people can enjoy this cabin for only $165 to $195 a night (Holidays slighter higher).

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Cabins for rent where you can see the synchronized fireflies in the Smoky Mountains

2009-07-26T15:36:00.007-04:00

No one would believe an old time resident of what was to become the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains national park when he claimed that he could sit on his porch a see the fields and mountainside light up with synchronized fireflies in the spring, after all this phenomenon was only recorded by scientists in Asia on the other side of the world.

Scientists came to the Elkmont section of the Great Smoky Mountains national park in the 1990's and saw for themselves that 1 of the 14 lightning bugs which lives in the park does in fact synchronize its flashing with the surrounding firefly beetles.

The flashing from the fireflies which is used to attract a mate slowly grows in intensity as one by one the fireflies see each other flashing and attempt to be the brightest prettiest flasher. As fast at the flashing increases in intensity, suddenly the flashing from the lighting bugs will stop for a few seconds and darkness envelopes the area only to be broken by the beetles flashing which start flashing all over again.

Coming back year after year and studying the fireflies in Elkmont the experts discovered that though the Asian lighting bugs synchronized in the trees, the lightning beetles in the Smokies flashed for their mates up in the hills and higher up in the bushes and trees and as the night progresses the males move closer and closer to the ground where the females have been sitting flashing to attract a mate.

Once the word got out about the beautiful light show the synchronized fireflies in Elkmont put on in late Ma and into June, the crowds started to come. At first it was manageable but then as people saw the amazing light show and told others the crowds that came to the Elkmont area in the Great Smoky Mountains national park were soon just too much to handle.

The national park service in cooperation with the City of Gatlinburg Tennessee decided to have visitors who came to see the fireflies in Elkmont park their cars in the national parks Sugarlands Visitor Center and take Gatlinburg trolleys as a shuttle to Elkmont to alleviate the crowding.

While this system worked for a while and everyone was happy, more than 1,000 people a day attempt to take the trolleys which can no longer add on more shuttles due to space and time limitations as well as the environmental and safety issues of too many people in such a small area.

Each year as more people know about the synchronized fireflies in Elkmont, the available seats on the trolley shuttles which are only $1 round trip, sell out faster and faster leading to a disappointment for many who have come to the Smokies to see the lightning bugs perform the fantastic mating light show.

Further studying of the lightning bugs in the Smokies shows that once the temperature reaches around 50 degrees the lightning bug emerge from the ground in a few other places in the Smoky Mountains other than Elkmont if the conditions are just right.

These special lightning bugs can't just be seen any place in the Smokies, the water, soil, elevation and surrounding area has to be just right. While most areas where these synchronized fireflies can be found are remote areas of the national park inaccessible by most and unsafe at night to wander around in, there are a few places where they can be found outside of the park.

Amazingly, they can be found in a small valley outside of the park just off the section of the Foothills Parkway called the Spur located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Here for now the conditions are perfect and the fireflies can be found right by 3 cabins for rent in a field around a small creek!

Just imagine in the last week in May when the fireflies start to emerge (Exact time is dependent on previous weeks soil ambient temperature) that you will be able to see the nightly light show gain in intensity which remain strongest for about 21 days and finishes by the end of June.

Of course the other 13 species of firefly beetles found in the area will still put on a show for you throughout the summer while you sit out on the deck, sipping a cool glass of iced tea and enjoying nature's beauty and the peace and quiet of this secluded area of the Smoky Mountains.

The cabins where you can see the synchronized fireflies range in size from a 1 bedroom studio cabin that accommodate a couple in comfort for only $85 to $99 a night (holidays slight more) to a huge 4 bedroom family friendly log cabin for rent that can hold as many as 14 people!

Imagine enjoying the best of the Smokies all day and the synchronized fireflies at night without ever having to leave your vacation rental! Year round these cabins for rent in the Smoky Mountains are a great choice given their fantastic location - close to Dollywood, Splash Country, Ripley's Aquarium and the other Ripley's attractions, the Great Smoky Mountains national park, hundreds of great restaurants and tons of outlet stores and quaint shops around the area.

Dream on the Stream: 1 Bedroom cabin for rent sleeps 4

Sugar Shack: 1 Bedroom studio cabin for rent sleeps 2

Family Gathering: 4 Bedroom cabin for rent sleeps 14

Family Gathering - Sleeps 14

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cabin, Sleeps 14, One level ideal for family reunions or group retreats, 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Double/Full, Single/Twin Beds Master bedroom has jacuzzi, Pool table, Fully equipped kitchen, 3 Cable TV's with VCR/DVD Players, Central Air Conditioning and Heating, linens and towels. Outdoor fireplace is a fire pit inside an outdoor shelter. Just added a basketball court outside. Game room has no heat or airconditioning. FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access. No Pets allowed other than service animals. No Smoking.

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Dream on the Stream - Sleeps 4

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cottage, Sleeps 4, King Size Bed, Sleeper Sofa, Pigeon Forge, Caney Creek area, Scenic Creek and Nature Views, huge yard, Hot tub, Wood Burning Fireplace, TV, DVD, VCR, Washer and Dryer, Central Air Conditioning and Heating, linens and towels, Large Covered Deck, Rocking Chairs, Charcoal BBQ Grill and a Dishwasher. FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access. No Pets allowed other than service animals. No Smoking.

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Sugar Shack - Sleeps 2

1 bedroom cabin in Pigeon Forge TN, sleeps 2, King size bed, 1 bathroom, Jacuzzi, living room has TV with cable and DVD VCR, eat in kitchen, 1 charcoal grill, Central Air Conditioning and Heating, linens and towels, level parking for 1 car, iron and ironing board. FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access. No Pets allowed other than service animals. No Smoking.

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Free Nights Stay on a Vacation Rental in the Smoky Mountains July - September 2009

2009-07-26T11:25:00.009-04:00

Everyone is looking for a bargain on their family summer vacation and in these tough times and who can blame them? Well now someone is doing something about it! American Mountain Rentals the premier Smokies Cabin and Chalet Rental company is offering huge unheard of discounts in the summer and early fall peak vacation rental seasons!

For any new reservations for 3 nights or more on a Smoky Mountains Log cabin or mountain chalet in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Sevierville in July, August or even in the fall season in September, you will get at least 1 free nights stay!

Stay for 3 nights and get the 4th night for Free
Stay for 4 nights and get the 5th night for Free
Stay for 5 nights and get the 6th night for Free
Stay for 6 nights and get the 6th night 1/2 off and you get the 7th night Free

What will you do with your extra free nights stay? Perhaps you want to purchase some discount Dollywood Theme Park tickets or Splash Country Water Park tickets and either make the little ones you take on vacation eyes sparkle in delight or relive your own childhood in America's beloved theme park right in the heart of the Smokies and just minutes from any chalet or cabin rental. Some cabins for rent so close to Dollywood - some are walking distance!

Maybe you will want to spend that extra free day's night stay being lazy along a river in the Great Smoky Mountains national park which just tuned 75 - or take an exhilarating hike up to the 2nd highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi.

Picnicking, auto touring or biking in Cades Cove, hiking on more than 800 miles of stunning trails, fishing for trout in the Smokies creeks, streams and rivers, exploring historical buildings and just enjoying the beautiful scenery at every turn are waiting for you in Americans most visited national park: the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

Maybe you just want to be lazy on your free days stay and take the kids and yourself to one of the swimming pools and lounge in the sun and splash and swim in the pool. There are almost 40 beautiful cabins and chalets for rent with free swimming pool access ranging from charming 1 bedroom units on up to a huge 8 bedroom vacation rental lodge that has!

Like your water sports in a natural setting? Spend that extra free day on your Smokies vacation floating down the Little River on a tube just enjoying the green canopy of trees overhead and the cool clear water on the river. Tube rentals and shuttles back and forth all day long are as cheap as $8 a day in Townsend Tennessee - just minutes from any of the cabins for rent in Pigeon Forge.

Want a little more excitement in your water sports on your free days stay in the Smokies? You can go for some world class 4 and 5 white water rapids or if you want try your hand at Kayaking in the Smokies. There are guided white water rafting and Kayaking trips or just bring your own!

Maybe you want to take all that money you saved on your free nights stay in a cabin in the Smokies and go on a shopping spree in one of the many outlet stores in Pigeon Forge such as the Belz Outlet Mall, the Tanger Five Oaks Mall and Tanger Outlet Center or any of the other outlet stores along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge or Sevierville. There are also hundreds of shops in Gatlinburg and of course the Smoky Mountains artist community just outside the city limits of Gatlinburg.

Then again, why all the running around on your free day and nights stay in the Great Smoky Mountains? Stay at your cabin in the Smokies and enjoy the views of the mountains, woods or river, lounge around in the hot tub and after you get out grill up some homemade BBQ and enjoy it outside in the fresh air.

Inside you can relax and watch a movie or shoot a game of pool or even play Foosball as many of the cabins and chalets in the Smokies for rent have a game roomIsn't the whole idea of a vacation in the Smokies to take it easy?

So how great is this exciting free night's stay in a cabin in the Smokies? It's so good that you better act fast as this offer for a free nights stay in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg can be withdrawn without notice and is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other discounts or special offers.

What are you waiting for? Enjoy the vacation or getaway of a lifetime and get a free nights stay!

Pigeon Forge July 4th Independence Day celebrations and cabin rentals

2009-06-30T20:13:00.005-04:00

Pigeon Forge is an All American City with its family friendly attractions such as Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one of the best July 4th celebrations in the Smoky Mountains and if you act fast you can still rent a fabulous cabin in the mountains minutes away from the 19th Annual Patriot Festival!

Act fast as there are less than 20 cabins and chalets available for rent in Pigeon Forge Tennessee for the July Fourth weekend. From cozy 1 bedroom cabins to 2, 3, 4 and 7 bedroom huge cabins there are still rental cabins available for the Independence Day holiday to fit anyone's style and budget but they won't last long!

The will be plenty to do if you take the whole gang to the Smoky Mountains and the July Fourth celebrations planned for Pigeon Forge will be fantastic and best of yet - free!

Patriot Park is will be the place to be on Independence Day and the fun starts at 1 pm when the Twirling Medallion Majorette and Drum Corp coming to Pigeon Forge all the way from Virginia with Tina Hughes's Baby Doll, Tiny Tot, along with Junior and Senior Majorette Groups, and The Drum Corp will be taking center stage in beautiful Patriot Park near the Old Mill right off the Parkway.

Next at 3:45 pm 40 members from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus will be performing a medley of both patriotic and gospel music under the direction of Dr. Deborah Hicks the Associate Professor of Music and Director of Professional Entertainment Program from Walter State Community College.

Nothing is more American than country music so an up and coming country artist from Knoxville, Tennessee Homer Hart will entertaining the crowd starting at 4:30 pm.

Next at 5:15 it's time to offer a spectacular tribute to our Armed Forces along with our beloved National Anthem performed by the cast of "Swing Time" from the Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Watch and listen as they take you through a fun filled time travel adventure with the sounds of the band sounds of American favorites Glenn Miller, Judy Garland and the Andrew Sisters and then they will rock your world to the sounds of the 50's featuring the classic music of Elvis and even Buddy Holly.

4 of the original lead singers of the Rhythm and blues sensation "the Temptations" joined with Nate Evans, fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with "Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions", to form the Temptations Revue and starting at 5:30pm they will perform some of their timeless tunes and tell Motown stories "the way they do the things they do".

Next to perform in Patriot Park for the 4th of July is another new up and coming country music artist Sarah Darling. Beautiful to the ear and the eye Sarah has appeared in a number of country music videos, with Kellie Pickler, Joe Nichols, David Ball, and Big and Rich and has even modeled so be sure to catch her performance starting at 6:15.

From and up and coming country music star to a seasoned professional with 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts John Berry takes the stage at 7 pm with his powerful and distinctive voice. John has a string of hits such as "What's In It for Me", "You and Only You", "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye", "I Think About It All the Time", "Change My Mind", and "She's Taken a Shine".

For the Grand Finale of the live entertainment at the Patriot Park Independence Day Celebration in Pigeon Forge prepared to be rocked by the Classic Rock All Stars - a supergroup up hit makers of the 60s and 70s. The high energy rock and roll set they will play starts and 8:15 pm and with musicians Pete Rivera, Dennis Noda, Jerry Corbetta and Mike Pinera the Smokies will never be the same!

And did we mention the fireworks? The Smoky Mountains fireworks display will begin at 9:45pm. Prepare to be dazzled!

Though the 4th of July Pigeon Forge celebration schedule and the performing artists are subject to change or cancellation without notice, the lineup is so great we hope nothing will change.

What we know won't change is the great value and service you will get when you rent a cabin or chalet in Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountains for the 4th of July Independence Day Holiday or any time of the year!

July 4th Events in Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountain Rentals

2009-06-30T17:31:00.006-04:00

The 4th of July is a great time for a family to get away and take a vacation and the Smoky Mountains is a favorite destination of many because of the fun events, perfect location and you can still find a few great cabins and chalets for rent in Gatlinburg.

4th of July Independence Day events start earlier in Gatlinburg Tennessee than anywhere else in the nation with the famous Nations First 4th of July parade taking place at midnight to an estimated 100,000 spectators.

Gatlinburg's 34th Midnight Independence Day parade will also include a special 75th Anniversary event in celebration of the establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To commemorate this historic even there will be a Presidential Motorcade with vintage automobiles and vintage motorcycles to escort the motorcade with everyone wearing costumes from the 1930s.

The recreation of the FDR presidential motorcade will be part of a mile long parade that will also include a large contingent of our armed services men and women, marching bands, equestrian displays and of course parade favorites: elaborately decorated parade floats and helium balloons.

The city of Gatlinburg is already starting to get decorated with flags and red white and blue and before the parade even begins on the night of the 3rd, the whole parade route in the city of Gatlinburg will feature pre-parade entertainers will get everyone excited about the parade to follow.

Gatlinburg is a great location as you can enjoy so many family friendly activities such as the Great Smoky Mountains national park, many Ripley's attractions such as the world class Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Believe or Not Museum, the Glades arts and crafts community, tons of fine restaurants and close by there is white water rafting, horseback riding and so much more.

Right now there are still a few 1, 3, 5 and 8 bedroom cabins and chalets for rent in Gatlinburg available on the Fourth of July independence day weekend - all just minutes away from all the action.

Fourth of July in your own cabin in the Smokies, what could be better?

Help the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Get a Discount on a Cabin Rental!

2009-06-18T09:25:00.007-04:00

Everyone wants a cheap price on vacation accommodations and why not? What's even better is when you can find low cabin rental prices in a popular place such as the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains and it's even better when you can get a special discount on a cabin rental!

The Great Smoky Mountains national park is the most popular national park in the United States hosting almost 10,000,000 visitors a year and never charging anyone a cent to enter the park. The park is very under funded and the best cabin rental company in the Great Smoky Mountains: America Mountain Rentals wants to help the park and save tourists who stay in the Smokies money - all at the same time!

Times are tough for most everyone and it's even tougher for people to help contribute to the national park so America Mountain Rentals in Pigeon Forge Tennessee in the heart of the Smoky Mountains is giving a 10% discount off the price of a cabin or chalet rental to anyone who is or becomes a member of the Great Smoky Mountains most important organizations that help the National Park: The Friends of the Smokies or the Great Smoky Mountains Association.*

Membership to either organization is tax deductible and as low as $25 a year and for such as low price you will earn a 10% discount off of the already low cabin rental prices on more than 150 beautiful feature packed vacation rentals in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Tennessee.

All of these cabins and chalets rentals in the Smoky Mountains feature the three things: location, location, location, all being only minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains national park, Dollywood theme park, Dolly's Splash Country, the Glades artist community in Gatlinburg, tons of outlet stores along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Douglas Lake and so much more.

When you rent a cabin in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg from American Mountain Rentals you can expect clean well maintained vacation rental accommodations most with stunning mountain or wooded views with the amenities you expect from a luxury cabin rental company such as private secluded locations, hot tubs, game rooms and pool tables, fireplaces, Jacuzzi's, spacious living areas, fully equipped modern kitchens, TVs with DVD players along cable or Satellite service so every vacation in the Smokies will bring back fond memories.

When you drive, hike or bike in the Great Smoky Mountains national park you expect to see stunning vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful waterfalls in rivers teeming with local brook trout.

You also expect the hiking and horse trails to be clean and well maintained so they are not only enjoyable but they are safe as well. Of course you also want to see our majestic eastern hemlock trees reaching high up into the sky and the elk that have been extinct for centuries in the Smokies roaming freely again.

Thanks to Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountains Association who fund all of these projects to keep the GSM National Park as nice as it is as well funding scientific programs, educational materials and many of the seasonal personnel throughout the park.

Now you can help fund these projects and more with a tax deductible membership for as little as $25 and get a 10% discount on the best cabins for rent in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Help the Great Smoky Mountains national park and get a fantastic discount on a cabin rental in the Great Smoky Mountains, what are you waiting for?

* All new rentals on any of the more than 150 cabins or chalets American Mountain Rentals rents qualify for this special discount which cannot be combined with any other discounts or used on holidays.

Smoky Mountains firefly show in Elkmont near Gatlinburg

2009-06-08T08:14:00.004-04:00

You can't come to the Smokies in spring and not see the synchronized firefly show in the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains national park near Gatlinburg Tennessee.

No one is really sure why the lightning bugs are only synchronized here in the Smoky Mountains, in small areas in Kentucky and Asia. There are more than a dozen species of lightning bugs but only one of these fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains national park, the Photinus Carolinus, gives us the light show that attracts thousands of visitors a year.

The peak of the lightning bugs synchronized light show is happening right now so shuttles are running from the Sugarland's Visitor Center off Newfound Gap Road to firefly viewing area in Elkmont in order to accommodate the almost 1,000 people a day who may come to see lightning bugs along the Little River flash in unison for hours.

The green light called bioluminescence the synchronized firefly uses to attract its mate is caused when an enzyme produced by the beetle is mixed with oxygen. As long as you stay away from bright lights you can see the fireflies light up from quite a distance and in various shades of from light green to blue.

While the lights from the lightning bugs will seem sparse and random at first, slowly the lights start to flash and roll up and down the mountainsides and fields in waves and at times in patterns, then huge sustained flashes and then total darkness. Random light flashes from the fireflies start again and then the whole light show begins all over.

You can't bring a cooler on board the shuttle tram which is the only way to get into Elkmont until Monday the 15th of June but you can bring a picnic in a carry on bag or backpack. Many people who come to the firefly show in Elkmont take along a blanket and enjoy a picnic dinner near the Little River, or along the hiking trail.

Since the beginning of the firefly viewing area is a hiking trail on an old road bed which is paved, it is accessible for people of all ages and levels of mobility. The trail is miles long and though most people who come to the lightning bug show stay close to the trail head near the parking lot, there is plenty of room for everyone to stretch out.

If you walk further down the trail there are plenty of boulders to sit on along the Little River and enjoy the fireflies, and a few log benches as well. To enjoy the light show look to the right side of the trail away from the river.

You can bring along a flashlight but you need to use one with a red lens cover or if it has a red led. Dark red cellophane works well too. If the light is not covered it can disrupt the fireflies from flashing and will make it harder for you and those around you to see well in the darkness.

The shuttle trams start running at 6 pm from the Sugarland's Visitor Center parking area for a $1 a person round trip to the Elkmont Firefly light show viewing area. The trams return back with the last tram arriving back to the Sugarlands around midnight.

Want to avoid the crowds? Check out the light show on your own next week starting next Monday. Until then the only way to get into Elkmont during the evening will be with the shuttle. The firefly light show will still be fun for all of next week too.

If you are staying in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Sevierville the firefly light show in the Great Smoky Mountains national park should not be missed!

This weekend Cosby is the place to be in The Smoky Mountains!

2009-05-13T09:43:00.006-04:00

Cosby in the Park will be taking place again this weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains national park and everyone big and small will have a great time with music, guided hikes, and entertainment, demonstrations and kids activities and the price for all of this can be beaten - it's all free!

Cosby is one of the quietest sections of the Great Smoky Mountains national park and is about 10 miles from the City of Gatlinburg off of 321 and boasts a large beautiful picnic area where most of the children's activates and demonstrations are taking place, an outdoor amphitheater, some of the best hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains national park and one of the prettiest cascades/waterfalls in the park: Hen Wallow Falls.

Listen to the live Appalachian music playing in the amphitheater against the backdrop of huge trees and a deep green forest bursting with spring wildflowers, babbling creeks and streams with old fashioned log footbridges and water splashing over moss covered boulders and forming small waterfalls and reflecting pools.

The free Cosby in the Park performances all take place in the outdoor amphitheater throughput the day and I can tell you have seen every one of these great musicians perform before and all of them are excellent.

Here is the schedule of musical events taking place at Cosby in the Park:

10:00 am - 11:00 am Lost Mill String Band
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The Green Family Band
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm David McClary and Mountain Strings
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Boogertown Gap

One of the best wildflower walks is the 1 mile nature trail right behind the Cosby picnic areas and amphitheater. Walk past along deep lush growth, beautiful wildflowers some growing on moss covered logs, and the stone walls and foundations from the early settlers who one lived in what is now the Cosby section of the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

At 12:00 pm enjoy a guided 1 hour 1 mile stroll on this beautiful trail with Morgan Briggs and Matthew Briggs. To join this hike, meet at the Amphitheater. Miss the guided hike? feel free to explore it on your own.

Another guided moderate hike will take place from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm and will conducted by Shane and Judy McGaha and Alma Williamson offering a walking tribute to one of the local heroes of Cosby Ella V. Costner which will end up at her grave. To join the hike, meet at Cosby picnic area pavilion.

To really get the most out of this hike you should attend the talk given by Sheila Evans from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Cosby picnic area on Ella V. Costner, known as the "The Poet Laureate of the Smokies".

If you don't want to go on the hike you can stay in the picnic are and attended an Introduction to Beekeeping given by Charlie Monday and the Art or Dowsing from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

There will be plenty of ongoing demonstrations all day in the picnic area:

Introduction to Beekeeping - Jon and Sherry Holt
Blacksmithing - Clayton Sharp
Quilting - Maria Holloway and Ellen Ogle
Blacksmithing and Blade Making - Len Landrum
"Old Timey Stuff" - Morgan and Matthew Briggs will display items of daily living from the past
Cosby History Exhibit-Judy and Shane McGaha

The kid's activities will go on all day from 10 am to 4 pm in the picnic area as well. Children who come to Cosby in the park will enjoy fun activities such as sack races, old-timey toys, games and face painting thanks to Carolyn Templeton, Dianne Goss, Robin Goddard, and Gay Thompson.

For those who wish to listen to Mountain stories in words and music by Kathy and Mike Gwinn, attend the "Hills and Hollows" stories from 1 pm - 2 pm.

Other activities for Cosby in park will take place at the amphitheater stage

11:00 am - 11:30 am Introductions/Dedication of Event
11:30 am -12 pm Duay O'Neil "Under the Apple Trees" presentation
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Curtis and Lynn Osteen

For the best deal on family friendly entertainment in the Smoky Mountains be sure to attend the Cosby in the Park free celebration this Saturday May 16th from 10 am to 4 pm. Come early stay late - you will have fun!

Rent a Huge Luxury Cabin in the Smoky Mountains for less than $25 a person!

2009-05-06T19:30:00.012-04:00

It what can only be described as they best deal on a luxury cabin rental in the Great Smoky Mountains: King of the Mountain - a huge 8 bedroom log cabin is rent for only $499 a night during the month of May!

Since the King of the Mountain cabin holds up to 22 people, if you fill this cabin up with your friends and family it will cost less than $25 a night per person to rent this spectacular beauty!

Think about it. You can bring a huge group together to enjoy the beautiful Smoky mountains during springtime and enjoy the million dollar views of the mountains from more than 1,800 feet of deck space and from every room in this huge log cabin for rent - and you will save a bundle at the same time.

It not just the great views and the giant deck with an oversized hot tub, outdoor furniture and gas grill so you can all enjoy a cookout, it's the huge spacious and beautiful interior of this cabin you will love too!

Stunning wood floors, walls and ceilings are the perfectly finished off with the huge log furniture, open spaces and the plentiful large windows letting the stunning view of the Smokies to permeate into every room.

The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and there is room for up to 22 people to sleep in this big 8 bedroom cabin in Gatlinburg Tennessee with 6-1/2 bathrooms.

There is plenty to see and do right around the King of the Mountain Log cabin being so close to Dollywood and all the attractions in Pigeon Forge and Americas favorite place to enjoy the outdoors, the Great Smoky Mountains national park along with more family friendly entertainment than you can see in a month and it is all just minutes away.

So why leave this big cabin high up in the Smoky Mountains because you have everything you need right here: A large living room, a fully equipped modern kitchen, big dining area and even a game room!

Everyone will love hanging out in the living room which has a big screen high definition television mounted over the fireplace and plenty of seating with the 3 sofas, 2 loveseats, and 2 recliners.

Some of the more adventurous will want to go to the game room where they can play some exciting games of pool, or just sit back in the comfy chairs.

This $499 per night rental special is only good if you book right now to stay this month. Offer not valid on Memorial Day Weekend.

Where else could you find such a big luxurious cabin for rent in the Great Smoky Mountains with fantastic views for such a cheap price? You can even get discounts to Dollywood too!

Rent This Luxury Cabin Now

Great Wildflower photography without a long hike in the woods!

2009-04-23T21:54:00.016-04:00

Spring is a wonderful to be in the Great Smoky Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains national park is one of the best places to see a huge variety of beautiful wild flowers in the Southeastern United States. Photographers wait all year to come here to the Smokies and may hike miles to find the wild flowers that are looking for.

Well we will let you in on a little secret, if you rent a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains, you me be able to take see stunning wildflowers and other fantastic nature photographs right from a cabin in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville!

To prove this point we picked out a location that is so close to both downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge you can see it in the distance. You can also see from this mountain the famous triple peaks of Mt LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains national park and Bluff Mountain near Wears Valley.

Here we found a few outstanding log cabins for rent - all with great views and facing west and semi west for great sunsets from the decks of these vacation rentals that all have hot tubs outside.

3 of these great cabins are all on the same street walking distance from one another and here is where I started to look for wildflowers that were only a short walking distance from these cabins in the Smokies.

I first looked with about 100 yards in both directions which was hard to do as the weather in the Smokies today was perfect and I could see all the way out to the Cumberland Plataea from all of these cabins.

Right next to the cabins were flowering trees and bushes and I took the picture of the dogwood tree with large white flowers and the red and yellow Columbine flower across the street.

Along the street you will see a rock wall and if you walk uphill along this rock wall you will see the nature has created a beautiful rock garden with Hepatica, wood anemone and great chickweed. There is also a beautiful contrast of colors and patterns on the leaves of wildflowers just waiting to bloom!

A few paces up on the left are vines with beautiful showy trumpets of yellow with a red throat. Stop here for a while and keep your eyes open as hummingbirds have been on this mountaintop now for almost a week and if you are careful you will see them darting around looking to get a tasty snack. Make sure you look out here at the awesome view too.Walking maybe another 75 more feet uphill is you will have passed by at least 8 clumps of common blue violets which have been blooming for weeks.

A little further up and you will see the fresh green and red leaves just unfurling to catch the light and warmth of the sun poking out between sprays of more Great Chickweed dancing in the afternoon breeze.

Walking higher up on the right are 3 clumps right now of a sure sign of spring in the Smokies - some Fire Pink flowers that are actually bright red.

Ok we only have a little ways more to go to get to the top of the mountain! Enjoy the view on the left and the other wildflowers on the right. Be sure to be careful or you may miss the pretty Daisy Fleabane some of which was poking out by some moss along the side of the road.

Ok not much further to go to get to the peak where you make a rich down the new paved road and you will see one of the best vistas in the Smokies and score of flowering bushes!

So what are the names of the cabins for rent so close to all of this beauty?

Angels Abode which is a 3 Bedroom Log Cabin for rent in Pigeon Forge with 3 Bathrooms and sleeps 8 people

Divine View which is a 3 Bedroom Log Cabin for rent in Pigeon Forge with 3 Bathrooms and sleeps 8 people

Evening View which is a 3 Bedroom Log Cabin for rent in Pigeon Forge with 3 Bathrooms and sleeps 8 people

Both smaller and larger vacation rentals units are also close by at American Mountain Rentals Cabins in the Smokies.

The Spring Rod Run: Cruzin the Strip on the Pigeon Forge Parkway in Tennessee in style

2009-04-18T19:53:00.001-04:00

Twice a year the Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountains becomes a classic car and hot rod Mecca for car enthusiasts and gearheads of all types. If Detroit made it, you will find it here on display or for sale at the Spring Rod Run.

All weekend long Pigeon Forge is playing host to the 2009 Spring Rod Run in the Smokies and in a matter of hours hundreds and hundreds of cars of all makes models and year - detailed to the max will be cruising up and down the Pigeon Forge Parkway US 441. This is a sight to behold whether you love classic cars or not!

If you miss the show of mile and miles of killer cars cruising the parkway at night, you can catch it tomorrow night. Since many people who come to the spring rod run stay longer to take a vacation in the Smokies, expect to see beautiful cars all around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville all week long.

It's sure great to have one of the biggest car shows in the Southeast going on in the beautiful Smoky Mountains during spring while the weather is comfortable and the scenery is breathtaking. Between the fresh green grass of spring and the blooming cherry, dogwood and redbud trees and the majestic Smoky Mountains. Even without all the cherry cars, there is beauty everywhere you look!

Thousands of cars line up along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge - most with the showroom quality shine and gleaming chrome - tons of it! So much bright gleaming chrome a dark pair of sunglasses is in order for anyone wanting to look at all the cars in the Rod Run show.

Side to side the cars are lined up and you will see miles of the most incredible cars from every era and in all sorts of condition along the parkway and as many cars as there are here for the show, there are stories about each car and an owner wiling to bend your ear about it.

Most of the cars are heavily customized or completely restored - some are even rotisserie restorations where the car is stripped down to the frame and one part at a time restored to what it looked like when it rolled off the assembly line decades ago.

First of all you can't see the whole spring rod run in one day - it's impossible. While the whole Pigeon Forge Parkway has cars parked along side it with the owners relaxing in folding chairs many with umbrellas, the show really begins at traffic light #3. In Pigeon Forge and in Gatlinburg the traffic lights are numbered so you don't have to remember street names.

Some cars are grouped together by make and model as clubs tend to stick together: the Ford pickup trucks, corvettes, California hot rods, Packard's, old Caddies, new Mustangs they're all here!

Count of having to move your car a few times as you certainly won't want to walk the whole way both sides and the back to your car. Yes, there are classic cars for the Pigeon Forge rod run on BOTH sides of the parkway!

If you want a snack or a meal during the day or into the night you have hundreds of restaurants or places to buy a snack or a refreshing cool drink along the parkway in Pigeon Forge.

What could be more fun than the family friendly Rod Run in Pigeon Forge? And the price - it's free!

Easter vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains

2009-04-07T14:21:00.005-04:00

This Easter weekend is going to be a very special treat for anyone coming to vacation in Gatlinburg Tennessee, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains.

The crowds are lighter than usual and even though the wildflowers are out and there has been lovely spring weather in the Smokies for weeks, last night there was a light dusting of snow in the mid elevations on the mountains and even a few inches of snow in the upper elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

The weather for this Easter Weekend is expected to be in the mid 50s to 60s and the high points in the national park will still have some snow on the ground which can be seen in the distance. What could be more perfect for an Easter vacation in the Smoky Mountains?

We suggest a drive through Cades Cove in the GSMNP where the valley floor is warm and the deer will be out enjoying the green grass and you will find plenty of beautiful wildflowers.

For the adventurous at least one momma back bear and her cubs have been spotted in Cades Cove this past week from the roadway even though it's still early to see them.

Dollywood is now open for the season and you can now get discounted Dollywood theme park tickets with a cabin and chalet rental and get to miss most of the crowds that come in the summer!

As always there's lots of indoor activities in the Smokies but with spring weather in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and winter weather just a few minutes drive away this Easter Vacation in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee can't be beat!

The outlet malls in the area are looking for business so prices have been slashed in most of the stores making this a perfect time to pick up some really good deals on clothing, shoes, housewares, home accessories, tools - just about anything you can imagine is on sale in the stores all around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Tennessee.

There are also some specials deals to be had in the whole artist community in the outskirts of Gatlinburg Tennessee. The artist community stretches for miles which will make for a beautiful drive past the rolling hills and green fields of the farms framed by the Great Smoky Mountains with fresh snow at its peaks!

Hurry and rent a cabin or chalet for an Easter getaway in the Smokies now as there are some real bargains still left but they won't last long.

Free musical entertainment at the Great Smoky Mountains national park

2009-03-27T08:45:00.001-04:00

If you are coming into the Smokies this weekend you are in for a real treat that the city of Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains national park are putting on just for you: the "Music of the Mountains" program at the Sugarlands visitor center this Saturday, March 28th, 2009.

Inside the Sugarlands Auditorium the fun begins at 10 am where you will get to hear how the music of the mountains entertained the people that once lived in and around what is now the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

Southern Appalachian music has its roots mostly from European settlers who first came to the Smoky Mountains from Ireland, Scotland and England. There are also musical influences in the Smokies from Germany and the African instrument the traveling minstrels used to play which became the banjo. The cornucopia of sounds and melodies all became embedded into the music of the Southern Appalachian Smoky Mountains.

The musical free shows at the Sugarlands Visitor Center which is just outside the City Limits of Gatlinburg on Newfound Gap Road (US 441) and Little River Road will go until about 5 pm.

The schedule for the free musical performances at the Sugarlands visitor center of the Great Smoky Mountains national park is as follows:

10 am Lost Mill String Band
11 am Tony Thomas
12 pm Dr. Ted Olson
1 pm Boogertown Gap
2 pm Roan Mountain Hilltoppers
4 pm Roger Howell and the Bailey Mountain Ramblers

At 6:30 pm you can see the renowned local musicians from the Greenbrier area "Jimbo Whaley and Friends" perform in the W L Mills Conference Center section of the Gatlinburg Convention center. Tickets for the night's performances are $25 at the door.

Since all of the Music of the Mountains performances will be held indoors there is no rain date scheduled.

This is a great way to experience the Smokies and the Appalachian music with its ballads, jigs, reels, and fiddle songs so many of us love and we hope to see you there.

Cheap cabin rentals for under $100 a night in the Smoky Mountains.

2009-03-26T16:33:00.006-04:00

Looking to rent cheap cabins in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg Tennessee or the Sevierville Smoky Mountains for less than $100 a night? We have found dozens of cabins and chalets for rent for under $100 that range in size from 1 bedroom honeymoon cabins all the way up to 3 bedroom family vacation rentals and all or as low as $99 a night!

These special $99 a night discount rentals for spring in the Smokies are all top quality vacation homes in great locations and loaded with amenities such as hot tubs, fireplaces, Jacuzzis, pool tables and game rooms, great views, gas or charcoal barbecue grills, fully equipped kitchens, outdoor decks and so much more. These discounted cabin and chalet rentals amenities all vary by unit.

Act fast as even though there are many units available for the $99 a night price, you can only rent a cabin or chalet in the Smoky Mountains less than $100 a night in the off peak months of March, April and May (holidays not included) and you are required to stay for at least 5 nights for a 1 bedroom vacation home and 7 nights for 2 or 3 bedroom vacation home rental.

So what's the catch? How can there be so many great vacation rental cabins for such a low price? Are there any cleaning fees or hidden changes or do you really only have to pay $99 a night to rent great a cabin or chalet on the Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge - Sevierville Smoky Mountains?

No catch! These cheap cabin rental prices are for real on new qualified rentals. There is a $30 reservation fee and we do collect taxes. There is no extra cleaning charges except for guests staying with pets in pet friendly units who do have to pay the extra pet cleaning fee.

The American economy needs help and American Mountain Rentals is working hard to make a Great Smoky Mountains vacation affordable for everyone. With this Smoky Mountains vacation stimulus package you can not afford not to take a real vacation this spring in a beautiful cabin or chalet in the Smokies!

These extended stay vacation discount rentals where you can rent a cabin for less than $100 a night won't last long so act today and call (800) 508-6070 and tell them which vacation rental unit you want for $99 a night.

Cabins with free high speed wireless internet access in the Smoky Mountains.

2009-03-17T20:04:00.010-04:00

When you think about renting a cabin in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Sevierville Smoky Mountains you imagine a rustic secluded log cabin perched high up on the Mountains with a great view. What you might not know is that more than 25 deluxe cabins rentals in the Smokies now have free wireless internet access!

Renting a Smoky Mountains cabin in the past meant that the best you could hope for to keep in touch with the outside world for was a dial up connection and a big long distance bill at check out.

Now you can rent a cabin or chalet in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and get FREE wireless high speed internet access! There are even a handful of cabins for rent in Sevierville Tennessee that came with free high speed internet service!

So save your money and save yourself a trip into town to find a Starbucks with Wi-Fi You would have to pay for and site on the comfort of your own cabin and check the weather, your emails and post pictures of all the fun you are having in the Smoky Mountains on your MySpace page!

5 more vacation rental homes just got free wireless high speed internet access installed making great cabin rentals in the Smokies ever better so check them out and rent them!

A Grandview - Sleeps 4

2 Bedroom Chalet
with 2.5 Bathrooms, 2 King Beds, Hot Tub, Fireplace: wood burning, Pool Table, 2 Jacuzzi, Washer and Dryer. Bring your laptop there is FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access!

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2 king size bed, 1 queen size bed, 1 sleeper sofa, 2 Fireplaces: gas, Hot tub, Jacuzzi, Pool table, Washer Dryer, Swimming Pool Access.Enjoy the partial mountain views, sunset view, seasonal swimming pool access and bring your laptop, there is FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access!

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Evening View - Sleeps 6

2 King size beds, sleeper sofa, Hot tub, Fireplace: gas, Jacuzzi, Pool table, Swimming Pool Access, Smoky Mountains views, loft, spiral staircase, seasonal swimming pool access and bring your laptop there is FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access!

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Fiddlestix - Sleeps 6

3 Queen Beds, Hot Tub, Fireplace: Wood-burning, Jacuzzi, Mountain View, 3 Cable TVs, DVD, VCR, PET FRIENDLY and bring your laptop, there is FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access!

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Snuggle Inn - Sleeps 8

3 King size beds, Sleeper Sofa, Hot Tub, Fireplace: Gas, Pool Table, 5 TVs DVD, Game Room, Washer Dryer, Snuggle 'Inn' this New Log Cabin just minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge and Bring your laptop as there is FREE Wireless HIGH SPEED Internet Access!

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Instead of surfing the internet from inside your cabin that you take your laptop out onto the deck and do your web surfing from the glider or picnic table and take in the fresh Smoky Mountains air and the stunning views.

What will you do first with your free high speed internet access? Will you download music for your I-Pod, stream music, chat with your friends or perhaps download a movie from Netflix of Blockbuster? The world is at your fingertips here at the cabin and it's all free access for you!

All cabins for rent in Gatlinburg and Pigeon with free high speed wireless internet access.

Events in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Great Smoky Mountains.

2009-03-14T20:45:00.007-04:00

Looking for family friendly events and activities in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Well we have just added in hundred and hundred of special activities, events, concerts, shows, parades and more - most for free in the Great Smoky Mountains cities of Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge, Townsend, Sevierville, Cosby, Newport and Coche County.

Year round there are lots to do in the Smokies and we have it all listed right on our 2009 Smoky Mountains Calendar of events page of the America Mountain rentals cabin and chalet rentals web site.

Only in the Great Smoky Mountains can you and your family have so much fun for so little - and it's all close to the best vacation cabin rentals in the Smokies.

This year is also the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and we will be adding in all of the celebrations and special events as they become available.

It's fitting that Dolly Parton is the Great Smoky Mountains national parks 75th Anniversary Ambassador as Dolly is the most famous person from Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dolly Parton will be on hand for some of the festivities and had graciously donated the proceeds of her new album Sha-Kon-O-Hey to the Friend of the Smokies to help fund projects in the park.

Ready to have fun in the Great Smoky Mountains? Just check out the 2009 Calender of events in the Smoky Mountains!

Click on a month on the calendar below and see how much there is to do in the Smokies!

2009 Smokies Events Calender
January 2009	February 2009	March 2009
April 2009	May 2009	June 2009
July 2009	August 2009	September 2009
October 2009	November 2009	December 2009

New Pet Friendly Accommodations in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

2009-03-10T20:44:00.002-04:00

Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville attract millions of visitors a year to enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, all of the fun and exciting attractions in the Smokies and the great bargains in the outlet malls. What may surprise you is many of the visitors who come to the Smokies have 4 feet and a tail!

Now more than ever people on vacation are traveling with their pets. According to the lasted surveys more than 17% of American pet owners take their animals along with them on vacation and need pet friendly accommodations. Would wide travelers that take their pets along with them on vacation approaches 30%!

A long as you are traveling to the Smokies on your vacation with a dog or cat that is less than 30 pounds; you won't have a problem finding outstanding and affordable pet friendly accommodations in rental cabins or chalets. After all, even after paying a small pet cleaning charge when you rent a cabin or chalet with your dog or cat, it for cheaper, more convenient and fun that boarding your pet.

So what kind of cabin or chalet can you rent in the Smokies that is pet friendly? Well to start, we found 37 cabins and chalets for rent that accept pets ranging in size from 1 bedroom to huge 5 bedroom vacation rentals. Plenty to choose from in any size or to fit any budget!

Now another 2 more rental units with pet friendly accommodations were just added into this already extensive list: Call of the Wild and Cuddly Bear Lair.

Cuddly Bears Lair is a 1 bedroom pet friendly romantic chalet for rent with a great view of the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg that will accommodate only 2 people making it the perfect honeymoon retreat in the Smokies.

This chalet has all the creature comforts that you could want on your vacation in the Smokies with your pet: a hot tub, a Jacuzzi, a gas fireplace, sauna - even access to swimming pool - no you can not bring your dog to the pool!

The rental rate on this charming 1 bedroom pet friendly chalet ranges from only $150 to $160 a night - holidays slightly higher.

...More about Cuddly Bears Lair

Call of the Wild is an outrageous pet friendly 1 bedroom log cabin in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. This fantastic log cabin is all wood inside and out and is in a scenic wooded area: perfect for you and Fido to explore!

How romantic the 2 of you will feel in here with your pet as you enjoy the Hot tub outside and inside there is a real Wood Burning Fireplace, Jacuzzi, TV DVD, VCR and more!

Spend as much time as you can in the fresh mountain air on the covered deck and just kick back and enjoy the wooded views form the Rocking Chairs or have a picnic out here- after all there is a charcoal BBQ grill here for you to use.

...More about Call of the Wild

Yes you deserve a vacation in the Smokies - then again doesn't mans best friend deserves one too keeping you safe and sound all that time at home? Renting a Pet Friendly cabin or chalet on the Smokies can't get any easier!

Chestnut Ridge: log cabin with wooded view in the Smokies for rent

2009-02-26T20:15:00.000-05:00

If you want to rent a private cabin in the Smoky Mountains between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee, then the Chestnut Ridge log cabin is for you! Very private with a wooded view this 2 story cabin is perfect for a dream vacation in the Smokies.

The Chestnut Ridge cabin will hold up to 6 guests comfortably and everyone big and small with enjoy the peace and quiet and the location of this cabin which is less than a mile from the Spur road connecting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

Here at the cabin you can enjoy the wooded view outside while you relax in the hot tub or have a family BBQ on the deck or step inside and make use of the fully equipped kitchen which even has a dishwasher and enjoy your meals in the dining area.

After the meal is done, its time to relax in the living area where you will find a electric fireplace that can be used year round and TV with DirecTV satellite service. The Chestnut Ridge log cabin rental has a total of 3 TV’s, a DVD, VCR and even a stereo.

Not ready to relax yet? Well go to the Game room and shoot some pool on the pool table! Peace and quiet and all the comforts of home and more, you will love Chestnut Ridge!

Chestnut Ridge - Gatlinburg TN
1 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 6

1 King Size Bed, 2 Queen Sleeper Sofas, Hot tub, Pool table, Fireplace: electric, Washer/dryer, This semi private Log Cabin has a wooded view and 2 decks!

$125 - $150 per night (holidays higher)

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Pigeon Forge 2 Bedroom Log Cabin for Rent: A Breeze

2009-02-26T09:47:00.006-05:00

Trying to figure out where to rent a great 2 bedroom cabin in the Smoky Mountains is A Breeze once you check out this wonderful vacation home. With a great location in Pigeon Forge, fantastic views, and lots of amenities – this is a great place to rent for your next vacation!

High atop a mountain looking out over woods and the Smoky Mountains foothills you will be able to enjoys great sunset views and the peaceful serene view during the day and billions of stars at night! Image all of this less than 2 miles from the Pigeon Forge Parkway!

Enjoy the great views from most of the rooms inside the A Breeze log cabin or you may prefer lounging around on one of the 2 covered decks where you will find a hot tub with privacy slats and a picnic table with chairs so you can all dine outside under the stars. Everyone loves the swing on the lower deck looking out at the mountains and woods.

Inside A Breeze you can play pool on the pool table, watch TV on one of the 3 TV's in the cabin with Direct TV satellite service or pop a movie into either the DVD or VCR or put some music on the Stereo and enjoy the fireplace!

A Breeze - Pigeon Forge TN
2 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 6

1 King Size Bed, 1 Queen Size Bed, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa, Hot tub, Pool table, Fireplace: electric, This private log cabin has fantastic mountain and sunset views, 2 decks and a Game Room!
$170 - $195 per night (holidays higher)

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Birds Nest 3 bedroom log cabin rental high up in the Smokies and private

2009-02-25T11:28:00.001-05:00

Birds build nests where it safe and comfortable and where there is a good view and that’s exactly what you will find in the Birds Nest 3 bedroom cabin for rent. This very private log cabin rental with a stunning view in the Smoky Mountains is less than 2 miles from the Pigeon Forge parkway yet this cabin has plenty of privacy!

You will enjoy looking out over the foothills of the Smokies from each of the 2 private decks covered to protect you from the elements. Listen to the birds sitting in the pine trees in the woods right next to your cabin as you relax in the hot tub with privacy slats.

Besides this cabin being in a great location with fantastic mountain and sunset views, the inside is beautiful with rustic hardwood floors, ceiling and wood paneling and will hold up to 8 people comfortably with 2 king size beds and 2 queen size beds.

Plenty to do inside this Pigeon Forge cabin as well! There is a game room with looking out at the mountains with a full size pool table and even a foosball table. Tired of playing and want to relax? Turn on any one of the 4 TV's in the cabin with Direct TV satellite service. There is even a DVD, VCR and a stereo!

Bird Nest - Pigeon Forge TN
3 Bedroom Log Cabin - Sleeps 8

2 King Size bed, 1 Queen Size Bed, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa, Hot tub, Jacuzzi, Fireplace: electric, Pool table, Fantastic Mountain and Sunset Views from this private log cabin and the Game room has both a Pool table and a Foosball table!
$195 - $250 per night (holidays higher)

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