We had a fantastic time on the MegaZip! The views are tremendous, and even the ride up to the top…read moreis part of the fun. We were a bit nervous at first, but Noah and Cole did an excellent job with the training--they were patient, reassuring, and made sure we felt completely comfortable before we started. Once we got going, it was an absolute blast. Everything felt very safe and well-organized, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. They also have dirt bikes, which looked like a great option for even more adventure. We'll definitely be back to do it again!

Our guides were amazing!…read more We did zip lining and used the off-road vehicles too. They also have mountain biking which looked really fun. It's a nice place to hang out for the day between your adventures. There was a taco truck there but I'm not sure what their hours are. Tacos were good!

Cades Cove is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a wonderful 11 mile scenic…read moredrive with lots of history and beautiful stops. If your lucky you may even see some wildlife like bears. We did also see many birds, deer, and some chipmunks. I loved my visit and we did stop at most of the spots and did the Abrams Falls hike (gorgeous!!). Be aware that you should purchase parking tags if you do plan on stopping at select stations. Once you get to your stop or hike, there are usually not parking tags for purchase, so purchase them online or upon entering. I had no wifi service in the park so purchase them online before coming if you plan to purchase that route. On the drive, people pull over and stop a lot. So go slow, pay attention, and be mindful. It's a beautiful time.

Cades Cove is a, 6,800-acre lush valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known for its…read more11-mile one-way loop road, historic 19th-century cabins/churches, and abundant wildlife, including black bears. It is the park's most popular destination, attracting millions annually for sightseeing, hiking, and biking.

Will make it brief: this is a lovely hike, slippery when wet (which is often, it rains a lot) -…read moretake your time so you don't slip (I did, and it HURT). There are a LOT of stairs, and when it's humid you will need to stop for breaks along the way. The final view is closed from fires but they have a reconstructed viewpoint near the end that is gorgeous - the views of the mountainside are stunning. Overall - would do again, but it's a relatively difficult hike because of the uphill climb so come prepared!

This is a busy trail. Go early to avoid crowds. It is short but steep so if you don't normally…read moreworkout or hike it may be difficult. The view is pretty. It's an out and back not a loop.

Beautiful over look of Panther Creek. The State Rangers were awesome helping us get the TN passport…read morebook when the visitor center was closed. Bathrooms amazed at how clean they are!! Overlooking was well worth going out of the way to see this state park.

Real customer service is hard to come by these days, but two of the Panther Creek crew deserve a…read morestanding ovation. It is Thanksgiving day, at 4:30 pm and we discovered that our 50 amp power outlet was only working on one side. That meant that our fireplace/ heater was not working on the coldest night so far with 20's forecast for tomorrow night. The new camp host, Mike, called the office and Ranger Brown was there in 15 minutes and resolved the problem. End of shift after a long day serving alone on a holiday and he never hesitated. Kudos, Kudos, Kudos. This is our 14th year at Panther Creek- even more of a favorite now.

Rented four bikes for half a day and rode all over Townsend. I only tried e-bikes once on a…read moreprevious trip and we plan to do a ride on every trip we can. It's a great way to see the mountains and the countryside and it's just plain fun! Sue took great care of us and when we took a pit stop for some food she hooked us up with fresh batteries. Not sure if a lot of places have them but Scotty Bike helmets have a built in walkie-talkie system so you can chatter on the ride. Lots of fun banter exchanged as we rode. The weather here is crazy so when you get some sun grab a few bikes!

First time for us biking Cades Cove, I'm adding it to my must do's for our return Tennessee trip…read more We had so much fun! Only thing I would change is I would rent it longer. Bikes are comfortable, communication helmets are so cool, battery lasted. One of the funnest things I've done in Tennessee! And we saw bears! Go early to avoid the traffic back ups that happen in the afternoon. We booked from 9-noon.

Having bike around downtown Knoxville before, I was excited to try out this trail. This one. A…read morelittle more outdoors and rustic. Turns out it might just be a Greenway/nice road bike girly. Area currently has a lot of construction going on but it's pretty well marked. I parked at a church, which turned out to be a delightful little restaurant and brewery. What an amazing way to end a bike ride. Maybe not the best way to start it. But hey, no judgment here. There are also if you porter potties, which were medium level clean and I appreciate them. I went on a Sunday and they were definitely people, but it wasn't overly busy. Lots of children trying out tricks. The problem I have with this trail is that it is short little burst of fun challenges. When I run and bike, I prefer to just get on the bike and go for hours. Just because it's not my jam doesn't mean it doesn't serve a purpose though. And I definitely appreciate it being in the area. There are wood, bridges and stumps, ramps, and other fun little woodsy elements. I definitely think it could be for all ages trying out their tricks. Even had some people walking. If I had more time, I would have explored whether it goes to the road or Greenway. I did a tiny few detours, but they always ended at the road with busy traffic and not a lot of bike lane action. Definitely recommend the spot If you wanna try a little tricks and are in the area. It was beautiful greenery with tons of wildflowers all around. Very nice people.

Very active and extreme diet bike trails! Beautiful scenes and good place for group of riders. I…read moredon't recommend running on the trails which we attempted because you might get run over by the bikers. Cool spot for pics!

Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been on my bucket list for many years. I was hoping that…read morespring break would be down season at the Park, but the Park was busy!!! We had a fabulous visit to this vast natural wonder. We learned that Park is the largest natural habitat in the continental U.S. The signature "smoky" appearance of the mountains is caused by an evaporation of organic rich moisture released by the vegetation within the Park. We started our visit by stopping at the visitors center to pick up a parking permit ($5/day) and maps ($1). I was glad we picked up maps because there is very little internet connectivity in the park, so we lost our navigation tools. The leaves were not on the trees yet (April) so we had magnificent uninterrupted views of the mountains and skylines. Spring wild flowers were in bloom. And we actually saw a mother bear with two cubs crossing the road. Each day during our visit we explored a different part of the park. We hiked to waterfalls and enjoyed scenic overlooks. We enjoyed exploring historic cabins and cemeteries. Popular sites were crowded and sometimes we had to wait for parking. Plan to arrive early. The park is filled with parking areas to pull off and enjoy the views or hike. Rest areas are available at many of the major sites. Leased dogs are only allowed in camping and parking areas and on two of the many trails. Bring good walking shoes, a hiking stick is helpful, water and sun glasses. You probably need to bring snacks, but keep those secure from wildlife.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!…read more This is my first time coming to the park and it was an amazing sight to see. It is something that I think everyone should experience. I am already wanting to go back to spend a little more time than what I did. We came by here on our way to another place. We were supposed to come back by here but didn't get the chance. So another trip it is!

I had to redownload yelp just to leave this review…read more This place is AMAZING!!! My buddy and I were biking to Myrtle Beach from Colorado and this was our last campsite before the last stretch in. We did a regular campsite right behind bathhouse #2 and let me tell you...10/10 would and will camp here again. Toilets, showers, open spaces, far enough away neighbors that aren't tent camping. That shower after 1300 miles on a motorcycle was THE best. Reserving the spot the day of our arrival was even better. The gal was very helpful and made the booking process so easy. The ONLY thing...it's a bit of a steep paved road, about 1/4 mile, to get from the road to the campgrounds. But, we made it up on our motorcycles and there were several toy haulers up here as well.

I came here to do some trail riding with family. Windrock is a huge place and there are so many…read moretrails and options for outdoor entertainment and sports for all levels. There are easy up to very difficult trails, there are bike trails, and they even will bring riders up to the top along with their bike. My guess is that my group traveled around 70+ miles over the two days I was there. Now I need to replace a busted tire and a bent rim. The Windrock campground is also quite large and clean. I stayed in a tent site that had plenty of room. The parking is setup to handle visitors with trailers and extra vehicles. The bathhouses are nice and the hot water is plentiful. Overall, I had a great time. The personnel I interacted with were really knowledgeable and friendly.

I recently stayed here for a week with my in-laws. I was taking my two dogs to the open field next…read moreto the campground and the host steps outside and yells at me to put them on a leash, I asked is this part of the campground and the host responded- I am not going to argue with you, you haven't used a leash in the campground. Mind you he waited until my husband returned to our camper. The property I was throwing the ball to them on wasn't part of the campground. He told me he was going to call the "owner", to which he did. Again, the host was the most disrespectful host I have ever dealt with. Yelling at someone will never be productive, especially when you yell at someone once their husband walks away. Man to man- there isn't access to the river at this site. Your dog cannot sit with you outside unless leashed. Without knowing any details maybe start with a simple question... is this a service animal?, might give you somewhere to start. There are to many locations that your dog will have better access to play around.

My son and I had a great time! Was clean and staff was friendly. Will definitely be coming back…read morethis year