Gatlinburg Weather
Grab your umbrella! Its going to be a rainy weekend here in Gatlinburg, TN
If you have some free time and some cash to spare, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies located in Gatlinburg is holding its second annual “Pirates Ball” tonight March 11th, to benefit Mtn Hope Good Shepard Clinic. Tickets are $60.00 per person or $100.00 [...]
Spring in Gatlinburg, TN
Looks like Spring may be here in Gatlinburg after all! What better way to spend the spring but in a Gatlinburg Cabin.
Gatlinburgs Smoky Mountain Springfest kicks off on March 11th and runs through June 7th, and there is no shortage of things to see and do!
The Holly and Shamrock Parade will get us going on [...]
Gatlinburg Rock Slide Update
GATLINBURG IS NOT CLOSED!!! despite waht you may be hearing!
The rock slide on 441 South is almost cleaned up and 1 lane is now open. It may still cause some delays, so plan your travel time accordingly.
As always, all of us at Elk Springs look forward to your visit! Don’t forget our “winter special” ends [...]
Spring in Gatlinburg TN?
Spring is in the air! sort of…
We have seen some sunny blue skies lately in Gatlinburg, a change over the last few weeks of cold. It is still chilly outside, but we no longer have temperatures in the single digits!
However, things can change quickly in the Smokies so be sure to check the weather before you [...]
Valentines Day in Gatlinburg
Happy Valentine’s Day!! We hope you are enjoying (or planning) your trip in the Smokies! The weather is not cooperating the way we would like, but we hope you are enjoying the snow!
While in town for Valentine’s day, treat your someone special to some locally made gifts without breaking the bank. The Arts and Crafts [...]
A Romantic Mountain Weekend In Gatlinburg, TN
cabin… check… roses… check… chocolate… check…
ummmm… something else… how about…
Dinner!!!
Procrastination is NOT something you want to consider in order to have the perfect Valentine’s evening dinner in the smokies …advance reservations are a MUST…
may we recommend these restaurants and a prompt phone call…as in NOW!!!
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-3808
Howard’s Restaurant
976 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN [...]
It’s going to snow in Gatlinburg, TN
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…but be Careful!!! It’s a great time to rent a Gatliburg Cabin.
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We have some winter weather moving into the area this weekend with a 90% chance of snow! Bring your warm clothes and skis and get ready to enjoy the snow!!!
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Heading to Gatlinburg?…Please be aware…
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Parts of Hwy 441 South [...]
History Comes to Life in Gatlinburg – Civil War Re-enactment
Gatlinburg
will witness living history June 19-21 as we welcome more than 150 Civil War re-enactors from the “Southern Guards Batallionâ€. They will set up an authentic Civil War era camp complete with demonstrations of camp food and blacksmithing. The weekend events also include a parade, cavalry and artillery demonstrations, and a “Meet the Generals†forum.  [...]
Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgramage in Gatlinburg, TN
For 5 days each year the Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgamage consisting of nature walks, history walks, photographic tours of wildlife, flora and history in the Great Smoky Mountains.  This years pilgramage will be from April 22-26.
The 4 day event is filled with classes, programs, interactive activities and outdoor field trips. The First days agenda:
 7:00
 11:00
Birding for the Experienced
 7:00
 11:00
Birding for [...]
Gatlinburg Outdoor Easter Sunrise Mass
Participate in the 12th annual Easter sunrise mass at Ober Gatlinburg on Easter Monring, April 12th. Free Tram rides to Ober Gatlinburg start at 6:15am and continue every 15 minutes. The Service begins at 7 am.Â
Enjoy a buffet breakfast that’s available in the Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant, open until 10:30am.
Elk Springs Resort Luxury Cabin rentals is about a [...]
Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Show – April 8-11, 2009
Elk Springs Resort is conveniently located in the Arts & Crafts Community in Gatlinburg. April 8 – 11, 2009 the community will be featuring an Arts & Crafts Show that will showcase the many hand made items from the artisans, woodcarvers and painters.  Established in 1937, the Arts & Crafts community has grown to over [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg First Annual Independent Film Festival!
Gatlinburg Screenfest will include screenings of the 17 films and will feature vendor booths, activities, Q&A sessions and a themed party. The festival will close with an Awards ceremony and red carpet event.
WHEN? March 13th – 15th, 2009.
WHERE? River Terrace Convention Center & Park Vista Hotel
For information on all of the Screenfest events and activities, visit [...]
Latest Gatlinburg Ski Report
Base
48″ – 78â€
Primary Surface
Machine Groomed
Secondary Surface
Packed Powder
Ober Chute
Open
Upper Bear RunLower Bear Run
Open
Open
Castle Run
Open
Alpine Way
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Cub Way
Open
Ski School
Open
Grizzly
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Mogul Ridge
Open but not groomed
  Slope Session Thursday: Noon – 10pm
Lift Ticket: $30; Ski Rental: $17; Ski School: $15
Today – Friday 6pm – 10pm Session Lift Ticket: $15; Ski Rental: $13; Ski School: $15Snow Tubing Park ~ $20 per session Â
For [...]
Ski Report – Gatlinburg
OBER GATLINBURG SLOPE REPORT  DATE: Tuesday, December 23, 2008TIME: 6:00 AMWEATHER: 33° – Cloudy MAKING SNOW: Made snow until 5am Base 25†– 40â€Â Primary Surface Machine Groomed Secondary Surface Powder Bear Run Upper Half Open Castle Run Open Cub Way Open  Ski School Open  Mogul Ridge Open Red Lift Open  Black Lift Open Surface Lift Open  Slope HoursTuesday: 9am – 4pm or 3pm – 10pm Slope Hours Wednesday (Christmas Eve): 9am – 4pmSlope Hours Thursday [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg Ski Report – 12/15/2008
OBER GATLINBURG SLOPE REPORTÂ DATE:Â Â Monday, December 15, 2008TIME:Â 6:00 AMÂ
WEATHER: 57° – Overcast
MAKING SNOW: No Â
Base
12†– 18â€
Primary Surface
Machine Groomed
Secondary Surface
Loose Snow
Ober Chute
Open
  Slope Hours Monday – Thursday: Noon – 10pm
Lift Ticket: $30; Ski Rental: $17; Ski School: $15
 Monday – Thursday 6pm – 10pm SessionLift Ticket: $15; Ski Rental: $13; Ski School: $15
Snowmaking will resume when temperatures [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg Ski Report
OBER GATLINBURG SLOPE REPORT
 DATE:  Saturday, December 6, 2008 – OPENING DAY!!!!TIME: 8:00 AM WEATHER: 27° – Clear MAKING SNOW: Yes and will continue as temperatures permit Â
Base
10†– 15â€
Primary Surface
Machine Groomed
Secondary Surface
Loose Snow
Ober Chute
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Bear Run
Upper Half Open
Castle Run
Open
Alpine Way
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Cub Way
Open
Ski School
Open
Grizzly
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Mogul Ridge
Making Snow – Hope to open soon
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Slope Hours Saturday: Noon – 10pm
Lift Ticket: $30; [...]
Christmas Tree Festival & The Nutcracker in Gatlinburg
There will be dozens upon dozens of breathtaking decorated Christmas trees that will be a feast for your eyes at this Winter Wonderland at W.L Mills Conference Center from November 25th to December 29th sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.
Admission is Free.
On top of the breathtaking Christmas trees you can savor the sights and [...]
Wonderful Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Want to join in on the fun? It begins November 5 through February 28. People of all ages can be entranced at the traditional mountain scenes, the colorful and magnificent winter displays, the playful teddy bears and other familiar, much loved displays both downtown and along Hwy.321 which has been making Gatlinburg a must see destination for [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg’s Christmas Lights – Spectacular Winter Magic
November 5 through January 31, 2008 – Come join the fun with a guided trolley ride of Gatlinburg’s spectacular Winter Magic Chirsmats lighting displays and Christmas decorations. The trolleys depart from Mass Transit/Trolley Center at Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. Tours will be leaving nightly at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. beginning November 5 the only exception is [...]
Read More..>>Trick or Treat – Halloween day in Gatlinburg
Starting at noon on Halloween in downtown Gatlinburg the Trick or Treat Carnival will feature a pumpkin contest, games, costumed characters and plenty of Candy. End the evening with a hayride starting from the Aquarium or trick or treating down the Gatlinburg strip, a downtown Gatlinburg tradition.
Elk Springs Resort is only 8 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and 2 minutes to [...]
Gatlinburg Craftmen’s Fair
This Fall the Craftmen’s Fair returns to the Great Smoky Mountains.  From October 9th to the 26th, over 200 artisans and craftspeople will be hosting their wares at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The event will also feature several live country and bluegrass shows.
We’re starting to see some of the leaves changing color. It’s still too [...]
Friday Night Lights in Gatlinburg – High School Football
If you have the itch for high school football while in Gatlinburg, the Gatlinburg Pittman Highlanders return from a 10-1 season in 2007. Located about 3 minutes from Elk Springs Resort, Hammonds stadium is tucked into the mountains and admission is $3 for adults.   Home games are at 7:30 and you can always find a [...]
Read More..>>Old Fashioned Wagon Rides in Gatlinburg, TN
For the month of September enjoy an old fashioned wagon ride through downtown Gatlinburg.  From 5 to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday with rides every 45 minutes departing from the Mountain Mall at traffic light #6.
 All proceeds to support the United Way.
2008 Fall Grand Rod Run Car Show – Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg TN
September 11-14, 2008 – one of the largest hot rod shows in the country makes its fall appearance in Pigeon Forge. 100’s of cars will be on display up and down the strip in Pigeon Forge competing to when in several categories, but mostly having fun. 1000’s flock to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to enjoy [...]
Read More..>>National Story Telling Conference comes to Gatlinburg
From August 7th thru August 10th, the National Storytelling Conference comes to Gatlinburg Convention Center and according to the NSN, “The National Storytelling Conference (NSC) brings together National Storytelling Network (NSN) members, as well as individuals and organizations from the community, who are interested in the art and application of storytelling. Members and non-members present material [...]
Read More..>>Free Live Entertainment in Downtown Gatlinburg
Just a reminder that Tunes & Tales is still going on and will continue until August 9, 2008. Tunes & Tales features a collection of live entertainment from Cloggers, to Music to Storytellers. The music and cloggers are on each night from 7 until 10pm and are positioned throughout the strip from Ripleys down to [...]
Read More..>>Don’t Miss the 33rd Annual Midnight 4th of July Parade in Gatlinburg!
Join an estimated 100,000 visitors who gather along the streets of downtown Gatlinburg to welcome the celebration of America’s Birthday as the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Friday July 4th.  With over 100 entries in the parade, spectators line the streets early on July 3rd to watch this one of kind midnight festivity.
The parade is followed later in [...]
Tunes and Tales Return to Downtown Gatlinburg
In it’s third season, Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales season starts this weekend continuing through August 9, 2008. Beginning everyday at 5pm, this summer long street performances include costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans with as many as 14 nightly acts throughout the evening. Don’t’ forget your horse-drawn wagon ride throughout downtown Gatlinburg.
Elk Springs Resort [...]
Read More..>>1 great reason to visit a cabin in Gatlinburg – Dogwoods during the Spring!
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Elk Springs is covered in dogwood trees. A leisurely walk around the resort, with a stop at the gazebo for a glide on the swing and a view of the mountains, will also provide unparalleled views of these wild white trees. Visitors will also spot many varieties of birds on the feeders, and bunnies in [...]
The 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings Festival in Downtown Gatlinburg!
Roll up your sleeves and dig into this tasty menu as this street party fills the Smoky Mountains with the smell of finger-lickin ribs and wings in downtown Gatlinburg on Thursday, April 17th from 4-8pm. This festival located on River Road and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies plaza will rock your socks off with live [...]
Read More..>>Dollywood Officially Open for the Season! Pigeon Forge, TN Amusement Park
Dollywood has officially opened for the 2008 season on March 21, 2008. With over 40 rides and attractions, Dollywood will leave you and your family with many memories in the Great Smoky Mountains. Featuring the New 2008 ride “River Battle†which contains an eight passenger raft equipped with soaker guns ready to aim at other [...]
Read More..>>Professional Baseball in the Smoky Mountains
The Tennessee Smokies, a Chicago Cubs Double A farm team and members of the Southern League, make their home at Smokies Park in Sevierville, TN. Completed in 2000 Smokies Park features easy access, unrestricted views, plenty of parking and easy access to concessions with little lines and plenty of public seating. Seat prices range from [...]
Read More..>>Knoxville Professional Hockey
Knoxville and the Knoxville Coliseum is the home of the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Southern Professional Hockey League. A minor league team a couple levels removed from the NHL provides for some inexpensive but exciting entertainment. About a 55 minute drive from Elk Springs Luxury Cabin Resort, Ice Bear Games are both easy to [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg Winter Events for January & February 2008
January 28-29th
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics
Watch and cheer as Special Olympics atheletes compete for the gold in their annual Winter Olympics day. Events include snow skiing, ice skating and snowboarding. Â
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort
865-436-5423
February 8th
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE COMPETITIONS
Watch or compete as skiiers and snowboarders take to the slopes for an afternoon of competition followed by the [...]
The Other Ski Resort Near Gatlinburg
Most visitors packing their ski’s and coming to Gatlinburg to rent a cabin typically end up at Ober Gatlinburg. Located at the end of Ski Mountain Road, Ober Gatlinburg is the ski area of choice for most visitors. However, most visitors are unaware of a comparable ski area just over the mountains in North Carolina [...]
Read More..>>Ice Skating in Gatlinburg?
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Actually, you can ice skate in Gatlinburg during the middle of August. Why? Because Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort has an indoor ice rink that is open all year. Located at the end of Ski Mountain Road, Ober Gatlinburg is not only Gatlinburg’s ski area but also the final destination for those looking to take a [...]
A Gatlinburg Christmas at Dollywood
Not just an amusement park, Dollywood features 5 of the South’s largest festivals during it’s operating season of March to December. During the holiday season, Dollywood features “Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas” which includes nightly fireworks, special Christmas Shows, Dollywood’s “Babes in Toyland” and among other activities, a daily Chrismas Parade of Lights. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood [...]
Read More..>>Winterfest – A Fantasy of Lights in Gatlinburg, TN
The first Friday of December each year features Gatlinburgs “Fantasy of Lights” Christmas Parade. Ranked as one of the Top 20 Events in the South, the parade starting at 7:30pm features over 100 floats and entries as well as marching bands, helium balloons and of course, Santa Claus.
The parade starts just west of City Hall and makes [...]
Volunteer Football
About an hour drive from Gatlinburg is The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Because of the accomodations and easy access to Knoxville, visiting fans from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina, among others use Gatlinburg Cabins as a hub for a college football weekend.
Home of the Tennessee Volunteers, with a capacity of just of [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg Sky Lift
Built in the 1950’s, the Gatlinburg Sky Lift has hoisted thousands of view seekers from the center of town up 1,200 feet for some great views of downtown Gatlinburg, Mt. Le Conte and the surrounding Smoky Mountains.
The Gatlinburg Sky Lift is located in the center of town off the main parkway at traffic light #7. [...]
Read More..>>Fall Is Upon Us
We’re starting to see the colors that have made the fall in the Great Smoky Mountains famous. This shot, taken from the entry way to the resort is showing about 1/3rd to 1/2 of the leaves changing color.
It doesn’t necessarily mean the fall colors are half over, however, it’s definitely the beginning of something good.
A [...]
Great Sights and Great Hiking at Newfound Gap.
Home of the Rockefeller Memorial, Newfound Gap sits a top a mountain pass located at the Tennessee North Carolina line at almost the center of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. At 5048 feet (1539 meters) the Newfound Gap offers equally impressive views of the mountainous terrain in both states. An intersection point for many hiking trails, including the Appalachian trail, [...]
Read More..>>Gatlinburg Golf
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are better known for having more than 30 Miniature Golf courses, but if your looking for the big stuff, the options are somewhat limited – but they certainly are great options. Even better, both are conveniently located to Elk Springs Resort, within 15-20 minutes and via routes with no traffic.
Bent Creek Golf Course is [...]
Saddle Up!
A group of cabin owners and guests made their way to Deer Farm Zoo and Riding Stables in nearby Sevierville to enjoy an hour of horseback riding through the scenic woods and hills. Deer Farms is a great choice because they can accomodate toddlers riding solo all the way up to 2 adults per horse. There were kids [...]
Read More..>>It’s a good sign…
We’re happy to have taken delivery of our first custom cabin sign today from local Woodcarver Jerry Ward. In an effort to further the vision of keeping the resort as unique and interesting as possible we have engaged Jerry to complete a one of a kind animated character for each cabin. We’ll continue to post photo’s [...]
Read More..>>The Little Pigeon River at Greenbrier
About 3 miles from the resort is Greenbrier, a section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Known for it’s wildflowers and Rainbow Trout Fishing, it’s also a popular area to swim and play in the rivers many rapids.  With over 6 miles of shoreline, it’s a great way to spend an afternoon swimming, hiking or biking.
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