Smoky Mountain Stargazing Guide: Best Places to See the Night Sky
After spending the day driving and hiking, Smoky Mountain stargazing is another experience to have in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 24/7, and according to the National Park Service, the Smokies are fairly dark, as the closest large cities are 40-100 miles away. However, light from other communities may interfere with […]
Why Wears Valley Is Becoming Tennessee’s Hidden RV Destination in 2026
For travelers looking to enjoy the Smoky Mountains without staying in the busiest tourist centers, Wears Valley RV camping offers a quieter base. Located between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Wears Valley is one of the prettiest communities near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with convenient access to the outdoors, nearby towns, and the park. This […]
Best Smoky Mountain Sunrise Spots Within 30 Minutes of Cove Creek RV Resort
Early morning is not worth getting up for unless it is a Smoky Mountain sunrise that you can get up to see, and this one doesn’t require an hour or more of driving in the dark to get to. Guests at Cove Creek RV Resort in Wears Valley have easy access to elevated vantage points, […]
The Best Coffee Shops, Bakeries, and Breakfast Stops Near Wears Valley
You don’t have to venture too far into the thick of Pigeon Forge to find excellent restaurants in Wears Valley. Guests staying at Cove Creek RV Resort have a number of opportunities to stop in along Wears Valley Road for coffee, and there’s a local coffee house further west in the valley, which serves a […]