Deals Gap Cabin

07/04/2022

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a breathtaking natural wonder, and also one of the most dangerous places in North Carolina.

07/02/2022

Chilhowee Lake is near Knoxville, Tennessee, and provides a natural border to the Great Smoky Mountains with its naturally beautiful expanse.

07/19/2021

Mountain fun and adventures don’t have to stop when the sun sets.

07/03/2021

Stop by the store this weekend and check out Omega, the Atlanta Custom Wraps McLaren 720s that won final season of the Netflix show FASTEST CAR.

06/16/2021

06/05/2021

06/04/2021

HAVE YOU EVER CRUISED THE “TAIL OF THE DRAGON?”
For those of you who don’t know, it is also known as Deals Gap.
My fellow Miata buffs and motorcyclists consider it one of the best drives or rides around.
It is a stretch of US 129 at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line — and runs only about eleven miles or so.
What makes it so special?
It is remote and boasts more than three hundred curves.
So yes ... it can be tricky and dangerous.
Now the Tennessee Highway Safety Office is joining forces with the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program.
They are launching “Border to Border,” — a joint campaign to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities along the high-risk area called "Tail of the Dragon.”
So, if you are out to tame the beast ... go for it.
But be safe.
Troopers will be there as well.
ANYONE OUT THERE EVER TACKLE THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON?

05/05/2021

Highlights from Killboy!!

04/19/2021

04/10/2021

Due to bear activity, Cosby K**b Shelter (mile 231.1) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed until further notice. Three bear incidents have also been reported recently in North Carolina around the Groundhog Creek Shelter (mile 248.7).

Black bears (and their cubs) are becoming increasingly active along the . To protect wildlife from becoming habituated to acquiring food from campsites and shelter areas, visitors should take care to store their food properly.

For tips on staying safe from bears and storing food properly, as well as directions on how to report a bear encounter on the , visit www.appalachiantrail.org/bears.

03/29/2021

It'll have you writing poetry in no time.

03/29/2021

03/25/2021

03/13/2021

Definitely try the patio!

We’re open!!!

03/12/2021

Get ready for spectacular views - Clingmans Dome opens for the season on April 1! At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is a great location for sunrise and sunset photography. A 0.5 mile trail leads to the summit. The trail is paved but steep, and leads to an observation tower on top. Things to keep in mind: Clouds, precipitation, and cold temperatures are common at Clingmans Dome. Temperatures at the dome can be 10 -20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than in the surrounding lowlands.

Photo by instagram.com/adventurousdiego

03/12/2021

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