Townsend Vacation Cabin

Townsend Vacation Cabin Vacation Cabin in Townsend Tennessee. Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park

06/07/2026

šŸŸ It's almost free fishing time in Tennessee! šŸŽ£

Looking for a fun and FREE way to spend time outdoors with the family this summer? Mark your calendars for Free Fishing Day in Tennessee- Saturday, June 6, 2026!

On Free Fishing Day, all ages can fish completely free without a license in Tennesseeā€™s public waters, agency-owned lakes, and Tennessee State Parks šŸ™Œ

ā˜€ļøEven better? Free Fishing Week follows June 6, allowing kids ages 15 and under to fish license-free all week long across Tennessee public waters and state parks.

šŸŽ£ Tennessee also offers a free ā€œFirst Fish Certificateā€ to celebrate your childā€™s first catch! You can download the printable certificate and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3N2kEwQ

Plan your fishing trip today and learn more about Free Fishing Day: https://bit.ly/4u5NQaA šŸ›¶

06/07/2026

Proof that some of the best views in the Smokies are hiding in plain sight. Did you know you can find this stunning waterfall on a drive through the park?

šŸ“ø: | šŸ“ Meigs Falls, GSMNP

06/07/2026

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Less than ONE MONTH until Patriot Festival returns to Pigeon Forge! šŸŽ‡

Join us July 3-4 at Patriot Park for two nights of live music, family fun, and an unforgettable celebration of America at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. ā¤ļøšŸ¤šŸ’™

In honor of Americaā€™s 250th anniversary, this yearā€™s Patriot Festival expands to TWO nights:
ā­ July 3: Craig Morgan
ā­ July 4: Carly Pearce

šŸŽŖ Family activities and vendors will be part of the celebration
šŸŽ¶ This event is FREE to attend! Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged
šŸŽ† Fireworks will follow Saturday nightā€™s performance by Carly Pearce

This free, family-friendly event is a long-standing Pigeon Forge tradition and one of the biggest summer celebrations in the Smokies. Whether youā€™re visiting for the holiday weekend or continuing a local tradition with family and friends, Patriot Festival is a canā€™t-miss event to celebrate Independence Day! šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

šŸ”— For more information, a schedule of events, and more, visit https://bit.ly/4cMQklb.

06/07/2026

Black bears draw millions of visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park every year. With about 1,900 bears in the park, you may see one during your visitā€”but you should never approach or crowd a black bear.

It is illegal to approach a bear closer than 50 yards (150 feet) or to be at any distance that causes the bear to change its natural behaviorā€”even something as small as stopping to look at you. Getting too close is dangerous for both you and the bear. Bears that become comfortable around people are more likely to move into roads, parking lots, and developed areas, which often results in a bear being hit by a vehicle or euthanized after becoming foodā€‘conditioned.

If you care about bears:
Watch from a distance. Respect their space. Never feed wildlife.

When to file a bear incident report:
If you experience unusual bear behaviorā€”such as a bear lingering around campgrounds, picnic areas, or parking lots; approaching or following you or others; approaching vehicles, or any incident in which a bear obtains human food or garbageā€”please file a bear incident report on our website using the link below. For significant incidents, call 865ā€‘436ā€‘1230. For emergencies, call 911.

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/black-bears.htm

Photo by Kenzie Connor

06/05/2026

Oh it feels so good.

06/04/2026

Looking for a hike in the Smokies that highlights Appalachian culture?

Begin your journey at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, cross the oneā€‘way bridge, and follow the Metcalf Bottoms Trail toward the historic Little Greenbrier School and Walker Sisters Cabin. This peaceful walk invites you to step back in time and is about 4 miles roundtrip, ending at one of the parkā€™s most famous historic homesteads.

If you are looking for a shorter route, you can drive the short gravel road off Wear Cove Gap Roadā€”just beyond the picnic areaā€”to the Little Greenbrier School parking area. Starting your hike here reduces the distance to just over 3 miles roundtrip. Please use caution: the gravel road is narrow and steep, and parking at the school is limited.

Learn more about the history of the Walker Sisters on our website: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/historyculture/walker-sisters.htm



NPS Photo

06/04/2026

The section of Little River Road between the Townsend Wye and Elkmont is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, so that the national park can conduct essential roadway maintenance.

ā€¢ On June 8, the park will close Townsend Wye to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road (US 321) between Townsend and Line Springs Road as a detour.

ā€¢ On June 9, the park will close Metcalf Bottoms to Elkmont Junction from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road between Line Springs Road and Pigeon Forge as a detour.

Popular sites including Elkmont, Metcalf Bottoms and Cades Cove will remain accessible during this closure but may require detours. Visitors should plan for increased travel time.

Motor homes, buses and vans longer than 25 feet, as well as any passenger vehicles towing a trailer, are prohibited on Wear Cove Gap Road from the park boundary to and including the Metcalf Bottoms bridge.
Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/temporary-closures-on-little-river-road-june-8-and-9-for-road-maintenance.htm

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