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Winter in the Smokies is special!

winter-at-TRC

We all like to take vacation in the summer when the weather is nice, but have you ever come to the mountains in the winter months?  Picture this:  Have a nice breakfast in the morning, take a hike on one of the many trails, and either pack a lunch for your hike or be back in town to grab a sandwich. 

Winter in the mountains.

No matter what the weather is like, come to the mountains to enjoy the scenery and the relax.  Many of you know that visiting the mountains in the winter months is a special, special treat.  The air is crisp and cool, or maybe even cold and damp.  Whatever it is, a walk in the woods, a nice meal, and back to a warm and cozy cabin with a fireplace makes for comfortable, stress free day. 
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Peacefulness AND lots of activity.

We are located in Townsend, TN, also known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Many people come here, because of just that – the peace. We don’t have a lot of commercial businesses here. We have a good selection of restaurants and a lot of accommodations. There are a lot of cabins for rent in Townsend, and we have several nice motels. We also have plenty to do here: horse back riding, tubing …

Dogwood Winter, or Spring?


The dogwoods are in bloom, and I believe the cool weather we’ve had here and there has kept them blooming longer than usual. They are beautiful. If you’ve never visited the Smokies in the spring when the dogwoods are blooming, you need to do it. The woods are sprinkled with them, and they are in full bloom in residential yards. The white dogwoods are the most plentiful, but when folks plant a pink dogwood near a white dogwood, …

Fall Colors in the Smoky’s


The fall colors are almost at their peak in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the surrounding area. The color is showing up in Townsend. There are a lot of folks here this time of year, but there are still available cabins for rent. The weekends are the most sought after times to come, but if you can be flexible and come during the week, there are more options available. So, give us a call. We’d love …