Hiking is not the only way to explore the beauty of the mountains. Many people opt to have a little assistance covering the trails. Man has long relied on horses to carry them from one place to another and here in the Smokies... ...
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HORSEBACK RIDING IN SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
CATALOOCHEE VALLEY IN SMNP
Tucked away in an obscure section of the National Park, is a lovely little valley called Cataloochee. The name is derived from the Cherokee word ” Gadalutsi” and means ” Fringe standing erect” which is believed to refer to the tall trees bordering ...
Read MoreEXPERIENCE FIREFLY MAGIC IN THE SMOKIES
The Great Smoky Mountains is truly a magical place. Especially during the summer months when beauty can be found in every direction. Each year towards the end of May and beginning of June visitors can venture into the park and witness something truly unique. Synchronous... ...
Read MoreFAMILY FIRST MEMBERS – PETER AND LUCY NOYES
Have you ever met someone who right away you felt an instant connection with? A person that felt like a family member? Well, here at Mountain Laurel Chalets we have and these two folks names are Peter and Lucy Noyes. This wonderful couple have been... ...
Read MoreTHE MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE IN THE SMOKIES!
At Mountain Laurel Chalets our business centers on the word Family. It is a Family owned business. We are a Family of employees and home owners. We try to treat our guests like Family. If you have stayed with us in the past, we keep... ...
Read MoreMEET THE LITWILER FAMILY!
Let us introduce you to a wonderful family in our “Family First” program. Please meet Ray, Judy, Jonathan, Cody and his new bride, Brittany Nicole. This wonderful family has been frequent guests at Mountain Laurel Chalets for many years. The Litwiler’s live in middle Tennessee... ...
Read MoreNEW GATLINBURG ALPINE COASTERS
The tourist industry is always moving forward looking to provide visitors with the latest and greatest in amusements. Lately here in Gatlinburg we’ve seen a downhill trend! Now normally that is a bad thing but for us it is an exciting time and something that... ...
Read MoreLIGHTNING BUGS IN SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Every year in June here in the Smokies we are treated to an awesome display by Photinus Carolinus or as they are more commonly knows – Synchronized Fireflies. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the first location in North America where this behavior was... ...
Read MoreALL ABOUT HALLOWEEN IN GATLINBURG

The last night of October is reserved for sweet treats and spooky surprises! Halloween is a fun experience in the downtown area of Gatlinburg as throngs of people jam the sidewalks taking ghosts, goblins, princesses and the latest Superhero trick or treating up the Parkway. You can... ...
Read MoreFANTASY OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE

For a small town Gatlinburg knows how to host a crowd and our award winning parades are known throughout the country. The Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolls through the streets of Gatlinburg to the amusement of over 60,000 spectators. The acclaimed ... ...
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