Flowers in the Smokies

Today (April 24) is the first day of the 62nd annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies.  We've been coming to the Smokies for 50 of those 62 years.  So we know that late April and the whole month of May is one of the best times to visit Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.  The weather is great, the trees and flowers are in bloom - and the traffic is still fairly light.

Here is a sample of some of the flowers we've found over the years in and around Gatlinburg.  These are rhododendrons just outside the sunroom at Smoky Mountain Tower (can you see the bumblebee?).

These are a few of the hydrangeas blooms from the big plant in front of All Decked Out.

Here's a broader view of the whole plant.

Back at Smoky Mountain Tower, you'll find a lot of dogwood, both white and pink.  This pink dogwood is actually in front of our neighbor's cabin.

Of course, there's lots more - including some pictures of yellow trillium that you will find in a photo montage on the wall at Smoky Mountain Tower.  But check out this picture of "spring" in the mountains.  As you can see, the trees are in full bloom at the bottom of the mountain.  But up at the top, the leaves are just starting to come out on the trees!















There's still time for you to enjoy Spring in the Smokies.  And you can still save money, too - because all available nights at Smoky Mountain Tower and All Decked Out are still 15% off the regular price - through May 24.  But you'll have to hurry.  Just click on the photo at the right of either cabin - that will take you directly to our Web site where you'll find all the details, plus our up-to-date availability calendars.  You can make your reservation online.  So come and enjoy Spring with us!