A vacation to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains doesn't have to be expensive. Inside this article I have outlined five activities that are fun, entertaining and best of all, cost nothing! And for more tips on how to have a memorable vacation without breaking the bank, visit my Budget Smoky Mountain Vacation Ideas .
1. Go swimming in a mountain stream. There's
not a more invigorating experience than spending the afternoon in a
cool mountain stream. Rock-hopping is also lots of fun and easy to do
since most of the rivers and streams in the Smokies have plenty of
rocks to hop on. Just be sure to bring a change of clothes if you
aren't wearing a swimsuit, because the rocks can be slippery.
2. Geocaching . Well, this one is only free
if you already have access to a GPS system. There are plenty
of hidden caches in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Smoky Mountains.
In fact, this one could keep you busy for several days. Visit my
article on geocaching in the Smokies for more information and a link to known geocache
stashes in the Smokies.
3. Go on a hike. This one may seem pretty
obvious, but it's surprising how many visitors to the Smokies don't
take advantage of the hundreds of miles of trails in the National Park .
There are trails of all lengths and difficulties - from short, easy
walks to strenuous all-day hikes.
4. Visit Cades Cove Loop in the morning or evening.
Why morning or evening? Because that's when deer, bears, raccoons, and
other wildlife are most active. As an added bonus, the car traffic is
lighter then. If you visit in the evening make sure you arrive before sunset since the loop is closed to automobile traffic after dusk.
5. Tour the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.
The Great Smoky Mountains have a rich tradition of hand-made arts and
crafts. Many of the artisans and crafters in the arts and crafts
community create their products on-site or offer on-site demonstrations
to visitors. And most of the crafters are very open to answering
questions about their crafts. You can recieve a free lesson in Smoky
Mountain arts and crafts and find a unique souvenir at the same time.
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