Take the Smokies the local way: Avoid tourist traps!
Most visitors to the Smokies follow a fixed schedule and end up following traffic patterns. Locals handle the region differently, preferring to understand the area and timing rather than overloading their schedules. With this in mind, you can savor the area with less hassle and more purpose, particularly when staying close to Townsend at Cove […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dollywood’s 2026 Festival of Nations: Your Complete RV Camping Guide from Wears Valley
The scent of funnel cakes and international cuisine drifts through Dollywood’s gates each spring, signaling the return of one of the Smokies’ most beloved celebrations. From March 14 through April 26, 2026, Dollywood’s Festival of Nations transforms the park into a global celebration of food, music, and culture. We’ve watched countless guests return to Cove […]