Things For Kids in the Smokies

Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Rollercoaster

July 4, 2023
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As sort of a “in case you missed it”, we gleefully remind you that Dollywood’s newest rollercoaster Big Bear Mountain is now open and taking riders ready for a new thrill in Tennessee’s greatest amusement park! From Dollywood’s official brochure: “LOCATED IN WILDWOOD GROVE Voted Best Kids Area 2022 – Golden Ticket Award Dollywood’s Largest Single Attraction Yet! It’s almost time to venture into the Smokies for an unforgettable adventure aboard Dollywood’s largest attraction, Big Bear Mountain. Ned Oakley, Wildwood…

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New Memorial Plaza And Bridge At Mynatt Park

June 15, 2023
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From Gatlinburgrecovers.com: “Earlier in June, the city of Gatlinburg unveiled it’s long-awaited memorial project to honor the lives lost and the rescue efforts made during the 2016 Smoky Mountain wildfires (for this very site was originally designed to provide information and support on). Myself and Ge’ne Kea went to Mynatt Park to get pictures of the memorial and some additional pictures of the park at a time when it’s very apparent new additions have been made recently and looking at…

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

June 10, 2023
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From Mypigeonforge.com: “Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is just that—a time to celebrate making memories with family at a place everyone enjoys! This summertime event gives families a unique chance to ride Dollywood’s world-class roller coasters, including Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle all day and well into the night! Once the sun sets, these rides will thrill guests as they race through the summer night not knowing which way the track will turn next! And this year’s celebration is about…

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SkyFly Attraction In Pigeon Forge

November 19, 2022
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A new era of virtual reality is forming around us in the early 2020s; and one place where that technology is literally soaring (or as close to it as virtual reality can allow) is the SkyFly attraction at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Their official brochure provides the details: “Great Ready To Take Flight! SkyFly: Soar America utilizes a state-of-the-art ride system to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended before a 50-foot spherical screen while our…

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