Fire on the Mountain

If this doesn’t tell you why the traffic is so bad in Gatlinburg during October then nothing will.  This picture was taken between the 2nd and 3rd week of October this year.  Today is October 29th and the colors are still blazing around the base of the mountains and in Pigeon Forge.  There is not enough film in the world to take in all of the beauty of  The Great Smoky Mountains.  Everyday in October brings a different view.

18008348262. Chalet Village

18008348262. Chalet Village

Chalet Village has 1 four bedroom and 1 Five bedroom unit open for this weekend. They both have spectacular views and the Five bedroom looks right into downtown Gatlinburg. Please call the office for last minute special deals. 1-800-834-8262 www.chaletvillage.com

The Gatlinburg weather forecast for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in the 3rd week is dry and sunny. This last week has been cold and rainy. There is a good chance that this will be the peak of the leaves. If  beautiful fall foliage is what your looking for then this may be your only shot. Gatlinburg TN is buzzing with tourists hoping to catch the beautiful orange and gold fall colors.  Chalet Village Properties has 6 units open for next weekend. Traffic has been thick and slow moving from an elevated number of visitors this year.  Don’t waste your money on a small hotel room in downtown. Invest your money wisely and rent a cabin or chalet for ultimate privacy and comfort.

Not sure of the Botanist name that gave this information but it seems to make sense.  The second week of October is the projected peak time for leaves between 5,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation.  Every one thousand feet you drop in elevation add 1 week for peak time.

Makes good sense because the higher up the mountain you go the cooler the weather gets. Cool weather is the catalyst for the changing process.

Having said that let me say this, Good luck with trying to time this process in East Tennessee. I have lived here all my life and if there is one thing for sure about our weather, it is for sure unpredictable.

Fall Fantasy

Fall is upon us and within about 3 weeks we will really start to see some changes in the colors here on the mountain. Their is no time of year better to be in the Great Smoky Mountains. Crisp clean air and some of the greatest hiking and site seeing on the east coast. The above view was actually taken from one of the cabins on the mountain.  You would be hard pressed to find a view like this in Pigeon Forge.  Gatlinburg sits right in the middle of the national park. Once you drive into Gatlinburg and stay in a cabin you will never want to leave.

If you like a good adrenaline pumping adventure without completely fearing for your life then whitewater rafting in the Smokies is for you.  When you stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee  you are only a scenic drive away from the Little Pigeon River.  Hartford, Tennessee is home to numerous outposts that can train and outfit you and the family for a spectacular vacation memory. Hartford is about a 30 mile drive from Gatlinburg on Hwy 321.

Companies will bring their employees on team building trips to help form bonds and unite them to promote teamwork and efficiency. Young couples and Families will benefit greatly from this experience. Everyone should be aware that the guides on the river are CPR trained and they also have been trained for any situation that may arise while on the river.

Arrive on Sunday and Pay for 3 nights you will receive the 4th and 5th night free.  **Not all units are included in this special** This special could save you $300 to $400 dollars on a  5 night stay. This special will be running through August.

**Cannot combine specials**

The annual fireworks show is set for 10:00 p.m. in downtown Gatlinburg tonight July the 4th. The launch point will be right at the Space needle on airport road.

Chalet Village Properties wants to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.