Bear's Den's Log Cabin "Christmas 2008" Virtual Tour - Gatlinburg, TN

We invite you to enjoy the best the Smokies and Gatlinburg have to offer!

Remember . . The Bear's Den will be decorated for Christmas from Dec. 1 through Jan. 31!

We JUST had Matt Johnson of Ray of Light Media do a 360 degree virtual tour of the Bear's Den all decorated for the holidays. Click the virtual tour graphic below to launch it.

You can use your mouse to zoom around, up and down, and in and out. The interactive floor plan will let you click on any part of the room and the virtual tour will take you to that view!

It's ALMOST like being there!

BRrrrrrrr . . .It's Getting Cold! Warm up with the Bear's Den LAST MINUTE "Shoppers Special" Rates!

Once again the Bear's Den will be decorated for Christmas and ready for you and your family to enjoy a Smoky Mountain Holiday vacation! (December 1 through January 31st)!

To help you we're offering some LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! For arrivals from November 8 through April, you can stay 3 nights and get 50% OFF on your 3rd night . . .OR . . . 1 night FREE on 4 or more nights! Even BETTER . . .stay the week and get 2 nights FREE! Click here for details

The tree is UP (12/1) and the stockings are hung. All YOU have to do is bring the food and presents!

Snuggle up in this cozy log cabin and relax by the fire, play some games with the family, or kick back with a good book.

Our cabin is professionally managed for us by Jackson Mountain Homes of Gatlinburg. Call them TODAY! Toll Free (800) 473-3163 (until 9 PM) and ask for the Bear's Den or you can reserve your cabin 24/7 by using the on-line calendar!

Your Gatlinburg Log Cabin Vacation - Summer 2008

Vacations in Gatlinburg offer many options, but few are as wonderful as a getaway to a Gatlinburg cabin.

Just imagine opening your Gatlinburg cabin window to a view of the woods or Smokey Mountains. Maybe relax in front of the the fireplace and let all the stresses from busy city life drift away as you enjoy the cabin home. Whether you’re here on your honeymoon, or here for a family reunion or family vacation, Gatlinburg cabins are available for you year around.

What better way to get back to nature than in a rental cabin? From the comfort of your porch you're in the tree tops. Relax in the hot-tub, early in the morning or after a days hike, listening to the sounds of nature all around you.

A cabin vacation is a great way to unwind and de-stress from the hectic activities of your everyday life. With a private cabin, you can concentrate on spending quality time with the family or simply take an opportunity to rejuvenate. Gatlinburg offers activities for the entire family for every season of the year.

During the winter, enjoy skiing and snow sledding. All the while, enjoy your own spectacular view of the Smokies from your Gatlinburg cabin window.

Gatlinburg also offers miles and miles of opportunity for hiking during nicer weather. For the fisherman, there are hundreds of miles of streams. Not a fisherman? Gatlinburg cabins are close to all the other attractions Gatlinburg has to offer.

Want more inside entertainment? Your Gatlinburg cabin is also located close to museums, and even haunted houses. How about a fun afternoon with the kids at the mini-golf course and bumper cars? If you can think of it, you can find it in and around Gatlinburg, Tennessee; all while enjoying your evenings in your private Gatlinburg cabin.

For those that want more structured outings, try a guided walk in the woods. Equipment rentals are available, and it’s all just a short drive from your Gatlinburg cabin. Don’t want to drive? There are shuttles available to many of the outdoor guided adventures.

Oh, and don’t forget to do a little shopping while you’re visiting Gatlinburg. The city offers hundreds of shops. Reminisce of days gone by in the old-style stores. For those that are looking for something more modern, how bout a fun spree at one of the five Gatlinburg area malls?

Don’t forget the souvenirs for those that didn’t come with you to your Gatlinburg cabin this year.

Handmade arts and crafts are available all over this wonderful city. Local artisans have everything from clothes to leather items available. Not sure when to come to Gatlinburg? Anytime of year is the right time of year.

Gatlinburg has their SpringFest, the Fourth of July parade and fireworks to the Fall Heritage Festival. Gatlinburg offers events throughout the year to make your vacation one to remember for years to come.

It’s all here in Gatlinburg Tennessee and just MINUTES from the Bear's Den! Click here for our Summer 2008 specials!

April 17, 2008 - Gatlinburg's 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings

Bring your appetite to Gatlinburg's Ribfest and Wings on April 17, where you'll be tantalized by local vendors serving up mouthwatering barbecue set to the wonderful sounds of live music. Come hungry and leave happy!

An armband for Ribfest & Wings may be purchased for $12 that allows as long as they last sampling, or shell out a “buck for a bone or two wings.”

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gatlinburg Lodging & Hotel Association’s educational scholarship fund.

The 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings is sponsored by Coca-Cola, Star 102.1, Food City, AT&T, Food City, Twin Islands Motel and Hard Rock Café.

For more information about Ribfest & Wings and other Springfest events, visit http://www.gatlinburg.com/ or call 865-436-4178 for mountains of information.

Dollywood's new season opens new Timber Canyon River Battle ride, walkway & shows!

A 750-foot walkway connects Craftsman's Valley to the Timber Canyon River Battle, a $5 million ride located in the park's new Wilderness Pass arean Expansion to the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, where a new gallery for bird viewing has been added

See Press Release

The new River Battle will have a ride capacity of 800 passengers an hour, armed with powerful soaker guns. Nine rafts holding eight passengers each follow a 500-foot channel.

"When I was a kid, me and my brothers and sisters used to sneak away and start a river battle of our own, but I never dreamed that kind of childhood fun would end up creating a great ride like my new River Battle," Dolly Parton said in a statement.

With soaker guns, passengers will be able to take aim at each other and more than 100 targets that include talking skunks, otters and bears. Watch out, as some targets will shoot back. Riders may also shoot water at observers, part of the park's ongoing effort to bring families together, according to Owens.

Click here for full story.

Dec. 31, 2007 - New Year's Eve Gatlinburg Style!

Gatlinburg will welcome the arrival of 2008 in grand style with its 20th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show at the Space Needle late Monday night, December 31.

At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2008, the Space Needle area will light up with a fireworks and music show produced by Pyro-Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. The event is free to the public and will feature music and free party favors provided by Mr. Tablecloth near the base of the Space Needle. Performers from Hard Rock Café will entertain the crowd prior to midnight.

“It has become a tradition for families from across America to come back to celebrate the New Year here in Gatlinburg,” said George Hawkins, Special Events Manager. “We expect to have another big crowd to help us usher in 2008 with their family and friends.”

The highlight of the evening is the ball drop from the Space Needle, signifying the old year is over and a new one has begun. Then a fireworks show off the 342-foot structure will welcome the New Year in dazzling style.

The entire city of Gatlinburg celebrates New Year’s Eve in a big way with many restaurants and attractions offering special celebrations.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers a “Dance With the Sharks” party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Only $109.99 per couple includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, fireworks on the Plaza (you can see the Space Needle from the Plaza), and two dance floors, one with an 8-piece band, the other with a DJ. Kids arrangements and programs are also available.

Blaine’s Restaurant is right in the middle of the fireworks area below the Space Needle and offers a champagne toast as well. It’s a local restaurant and bar with a big local crowd, a popular spots

Up on Mt. Harrison, Ober Gatlinburg is offering a New Years Eve special in its restaurant and lounge. For a $10 cover charge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., they’ll have two bands performing through the night with hors d’oeuvres.

For information on other New Year’s activities, please call the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at 800/568-4748.