Lost Sea Adventure!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Donn Tisch

Craighead Caverns!  This place is out of this world!  Well at least deep underground.  This is a unique place like no where else on the planet!

Lost Sea Advertures will take you a tour of the Craighead Caverns where you will ride on a glass bottom boat on the largest underground lake in the world!!!  Look down and see massive jumbo trout swimming about!  I know – too bad – no fishing!

When can you say you’ve ever had the chance to ride in a boat underground?  The tour is very intertaining for everyone!

When your thinking of the Smoky Mountains,  think Smoky Mountains Golden Cabins.  Call us today to set up your stay!  865-202-7657

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Forbidden Caverns | Sevierville Tennessee

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Donn Tisch

Everyone wants to enjoy the mountain tops!  We love to sit on them and look down!  We love to sit at there bottoms and look up!  But have you ever took a look “under” the mountains???

If you thought the tops of the mountains were beautiful,  wait until you get alook at the insides!  The Forbidden Caverns offer just that opportunity for the folks who don’t mind shelling out a couple of bucks and doing a little hiking.

Everyone over the years have found ways to use and enjoy them.  First it was the Indians who used them for shelter,  mined stones to make arrowheads and like and may have even spent winters down there due to the mild climate and adequate water.  After that it was the settlers who found them very useful as a refridgerator and an air conditioner!  The cave maintain a contant 58 degree’s year round making them very handy!  Next it was the Shine Boys who found the seclusion underground a great place to set up their stills and make their home brew!

This cavern goes up to 600 feet below the surface and is full of things you’d find in caves and caverns!   This place is the place to be on that hot day in July!  Come on down and visit the Forbidden Caverns!

Need a great place to stay while visiting the Smokies!  Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins offers some of the best cabins are very affordable prices!  Call today and book your next cabin at Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins!  865-202-7657

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White Nose Virus effects Smoky Mountain Bats!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Donn Tisch

I know,  I hate bats too!  I couple years back we got one in our house while I was away.  Boy did I hear about it from my wife!

But this is serious business about this white nose virus.  It has been infecting bats all up the east coast for a number of years now.  The National Park Service has been checking the bats here every spring to see when (not if) the local bats came down with it.  This spring they have started to see it showing up in the local population of bats that hibernate in caves.  For a bat who contracts this disease,  it’s just a matter of time.  The mortality rate is very high.  No one is sure how it effects them or even how it kills them.

You might be saying,  “good!”  but it’s not really.  The experts tell us that the bats are instrumental in keeping insects at bay.  They play an important role in germinating plants.  And they are very fearful that if the bat population gets wiped out,  the whole eco system will suffer greatly!

They are not sure,  but there has been some speculation that they may have to close the caves and caverns in Tennessee that serve as tourist attractions for tens of thousands of visitors.  We certainly hope it does not come to this!  For more information on who maybe effected you can read more here…

To keep abreast with all the news of the smoky’s – please bookmark our website at Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins

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Tuckaleechee Caverns, Townsend Tennessee

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Donn Tisch

The Tuckaleechee Caverns are located just outside of Townsend Tennessee on the Old Cades Cove road that works it’s way up the mountain toward the National Park.

This is one of the hidden Gems that few people know about.  If your looking for a natural attraction that won’t break the bank,  Tuckaleechee Caverns will not disappoint!

The Caverns maintain a  constant temperature of about 58 degree’s – making it a great place to visit around mid summer!  This is one place the kids will always remember!

To find a place to stay while your visiting the Tuckaleechee Caverns,  Check out the cabins at Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins.  Beautiful cabins from 1 to 6 bedrooms in fantastic setttings and great locations!  Call Today to reserve your cabin!  865-202-7657

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Wears Valley Lunch

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Donn Tisch

Wears Valley BP  for lunch-

Ha,  don’t laugh!  This is a great place to go for lunch!  They have a large menu of burgers,  fries and personal pizza’s.  It’s always busy,  especially around lunch time.  They have a few booths where you can sit inside,  but I prefer to eat outside in the little picnic area.  The food is good!  Prices are fair.  So for on those days when your running late and want to grab a quick lunch,  I recommend the Wears Valley BP gas station!

Once again,  another shameless plug for our Wears Valley Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins!  Click the link and take a look or just give me a call at 865-202-7657.  We are “making memories” at Smoky Mt Golden Cabins!  You just gotta love the mountains!

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Great Food in the Smokies

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Donn Tisch

Top Places to Eat in the Smokies!

Three great places to eat while staying in the Smoky Mountains this year!  I often get folks asking me where is there a great place to grab a bite to eat near our cabin?  So I have decided to share with you a few of my favorite places to go to get a great meal out while staying in the Smokies!  First on my list of must try places is in beautiful Wears Valley!

The Cajun Shack-

The Cajun Shack is located on the Pigeon Forge side of Wears Valley next to the Produce Market.  They are some good ole folks who are serving up some very afforable Cajun Cooking along side your usual Americano selection of burgers and fries!  For a quick and inexpensive meal in Wears Valley,  we recommend the Cajun Shack!  Next on my list can be found down in Pigeon Forge at the…

Calhoun’s – Best Ribs in America

Calhouns can be found at 2532 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.  The offer some of the finest ribs you’ll ever try!  But they are not just about ribs,  they also have a great selection of Steaks,  Salads and BBQ.  Everyone loves ribs and Calhouns is always busy, so call ahead 865-868-1500.  Last on my list of places to try is also in Pigeon Forge at the…

Smoky Mountain Brewery-

Smoky Mountain Brewery offers up a fantastic selection of Beers,  hand tossed pizza,  wings, salads and burgers!  Wet your whistle and satisfy your hunger all in one place!  You will find the Smoky Mountain Brewery at 2530 Parkway in Pigeon Forge or you can call ahead 865-868-1400

And now that you have the inside line on a great place to grab a bite to eat,  you might want to find a great place to stay!  Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins has a great selection of cabins from one to six bedrooms!  Beautiful peaceful settings in lovely Wears Valley and Townsend Tennessee!  Book your next stay online from our website or just give us a call at 865-202-7657 today!

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New Last Minute Specials!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Donn Tisch

New Last Minute Specials

Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins has just announced new last minute specials on three of their cabins!

Golden Memories Cabin is being offered for as little as $85 a night for remaining weekday nights in April.  This is a substantial savings off normal rates for this time period.  Golden Memories is a fantastic upscale cabin for couples on honeymoons,  anniversaries or romantic getaways!

Family Memories Cabin is our 3 bedroom cabin and it too can be rented for remaining weekday nights in April starting at only $85 a night!  This is a wonderful family cabin that always gets positive comments from guests who have stayed!

Heaven’s View Cabin is our 5 bedroom mountain top cabin that features awesome views of the mountains and it too is being offered for remaining open weekday nights in April from only $99 a night!  Tax,  cleaning and addtional guests charges apply along with higher rates on weekends,  holidays and seasonal changes.

Many of our other cabins also have specials for these remaining available nights in April and can be seen on our website at Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins or give us a call at    865-202-7657 to take advantage of these remarkable specials today!

 

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Heaven’s View

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Donn Tisch

  Heaven’s View

I have flown high above mountains lofty crest,

And met the majesty of vaulted space,

Looking down on jagged face,

Of valley and hill with open breast.

 

Though the great spaces of the sky,

God is seen at his best,

As the forest is dressed in ageless silence,

I wondered why He made all the rest.

 

Then walked I through valleys deep and dark,

Looked for light and meaning in hidden spots too,

God must have wasted Grace in forming this place,

Heard wings that buzz,  and saw violets moist with dew.

 

Friends speak softly with prayers and love,

Then I know He who made space and flight,

With tempered winds,  and balanced birds,

Touching my heart to make things right.

 

Controlled our minds with instinct fit,

That knowing Thee,  we will not quit,

“Lofty Craft” in all their flight,

Help turn my darkness into light.

 

Chaplin “sky pilot” Jim

 

Jim performs wedding ceremonies in the Smokie Mountain region of Townsend and Wears Valley,  Tennessee.  Hewrote this poem while visiting our “Heaven’s View” cabin.  We invite you to come and experience Heaven’s View too.  Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins or call 865-202-7657

Thank you Jim,  this poem has touch my heart with its glance into eternity.

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Todays Weather Forecast

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Donn Tisch

85 Degrees and Sunny!

It is only the first week of April and already it is feeling like mid summer in the Great Smoky Mountains!  Today the thermometer topped 85 degrees and it was nice an sunny.  Last night some area’s got hail that was reported to be as big as a quarter,  dime and nickel.  As I write this thunder is rolling out of the north.  So I wouldn’t be surprised if we get another shower.

Basically if your planning on coming to the Great Smoky Mountains for your vacation this spring  you can look forward to having some very nice summer like weather!

If your looking for a nice place to stay while you visit the smokies, we have some great cabins in great settings to offer you at Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins!

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Outdoor Tourism in Tennessee

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Donn Tisch

Ultimate Getaway

The state of Tennessee is promoting outdoor tourism this spring on their new website www.spring.tn.vacation.com .  The sight highlights the east,  western and middle Tennessee attractions of Elvis,  the Grand Ole Opry and Dollywood.  They are also sponsoring outdoor fishing adventures inspired contests,  where you can even win you a fishing trip with the famed fisherman,  Bill Dance.  Fishing,  Hunting and Hiking is the reoccurring theme that they are promoting.

In our neck of the woods,  hiking is king.  The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the good ole USA.  The Park covers some 500,000 acres and has over 900 miles of maintained hiking trails.  Many of these trials you can find here under the hiking category.

For more information on fishing the Smokies, Dollywood and other outdoor adventures like horseback riding or zip lines,  see our website for a complete guide to everything Smoky Mountains!

Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins offers fantastic cabins in Wears Valley and Townsend Tennessee.  Everything from 1-6 bedrooms,  luxury to budget minded,  at the Golden Cabins we have the perfect cabin for your next visit to Tennessee!

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