| A big portion of the visitors that come to Pigeon | | | | with the minimum necessities of the daily life. |
| Forge are lured by the abundance of outdoor | | | | Make sure you get an authorization from the |
| activities. Pigeon Forge is well known for its | | | | ranger office before camping in the park. Also |
| proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains. | | | | many campgrounds are available around the city |
| Shopping malls are a big attraction to the area as | | | | of Pigeon Forge and are within walking distance to |
| well. But what makes Pigeon forge a hot | | | | downtown. |
| destination is the variety of outdoors activities | | | | 4. Tubing: This is one of my favorites. Along the |
| that could be performed here. | | | | Pigeon river, you can get on an air tube and just |
| 1- Hiking: hiking is by far one outdoors activity | | | | relax as you are tubing down the river. The |
| that appeals to a large population. the abundance | | | | water is so relaxing. There are 2 types of rapids: |
| of trails inside and outside of the park is | | | | a fast rapid for the adults and a slower rapid for |
| phenomenal. Some of these trails are only a mile | | | | children under 12. The trip usually lasts 1 hour to 2 |
| or less. Some others stretch for several miles. It | | | | hours and you can redo it as much as you like. |
| is recommended to not hike outside of the | | | | 5. Skiing: During the winter season, Ober Gatlinburg |
| designated trails. It is safer and the risk of getting | | | | attracts many ski enthusiasts and fans. The ski |
| lost is much smaller. | | | | resort has 8 slopes and features many winter |
| 2- Wildlife viewing: the smoky mountains host a | | | | activities such as ice skating, and sledding. Ober |
| wide variety of wildlife species. More than 66 | | | | Gatlinburg ski resort is the biggest ski resort in |
| species of mammals, 200 birds, amphibians and | | | | the state of Tennessee and one of the largest in |
| reptiles make of the Smokies their home. The | | | | the South East. Bear in mind that the slopes will |
| most notorious animals that live in the area are | | | | only be open during the winter season. |
| the black bears. Deers can also be easily spotted | | | | Most of these activities are either free or pretty |
| in the national park. | | | | inexpensive. Skiing would be the most expensive |
| 3. Camping: several camping spots are allocated | | | | one in this list. Just under $60.But it is well worth it. |
| close to pigeon forge. Most of them are equipped | | | | |