Planning a Gatlinburg getaway?
Our blog shares local tips, seasonal travel ideas, Smoky Mountain guides, and favorite things to do near Roaring Bear Cabins. Whether you’re looking for scenic drives, family-friendly attractions, hiking ideas, restaurants, or quiet ways to enjoy the mountains, these guides will help you make the most of your stay
Choose among an accessible half-mile nature loop, a short waterfall walk, a flexible riverside trail, or a scenic drive with a steep paved climb. Laurel Falls is currently closed.
Plan an April Smokies stay with flexible park, weather, traffic, and event guidance tied to current official sources.
Use current Gatlinburg event and park links, plus a simple seasonal plan for spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Our family began visiting Gatlinburg long before we owned a cabin. Here is how Roaring Bear Cabins grew into two family-owned, self-managed mountain homes above Ober.