an outsiders guide to the smoky mountains

 Winterfest in the Smoky Mountains is a magical time of year.  Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the area’s best events, attractions and holiday shows. See 15 Million Lights in 25 miles while visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Dollywood. 

  Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg,  Learn about new attractions, the best new places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation. 

 Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Virus has impacted the Smokies Mountains area over spring break causing most businesses to close.  Authorities are asking those people with travel plans to the Smokies to please change your plans and stay away from the area. 

 Learn about the current status of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

 Learn about the updated status as of 5/14/2020 of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

 Learn about the updated status as of 5/21/2020 of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

  Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Pigeon Forge and explore what’s new for 2020.  From new attractions to updates to existing attractions and new places to dine we have all your information. Come join us, let’s see what’s new in Pigeon Forge. 

  The Smokies at a Distance, exploring some of the lesser know trails and dining in and about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area.  If you want to come to the Smokies but avoid the crowds this is a must listen to episode. 

  Shopping in the Smokies – His, Hers, Theirs. Take a light-hearted look at shopping for her, him and both of you to make your Smokies vacation a bit more memorable. 

 Secret Places of the Smokies, exploring little know secrets across all corners of the Smokies.  Some of these secrets most travelers walk or drive by and never knew they were there. 

  Seasons in the Smokies – Pros & Cons, Join Chuck Schmidt, for an honest look at visiting the Smokies during each season.  From the crowds in the Summer, the beautiful colors in the Fall, the explosion of wildflowers in the Spring and the silence of a Winter hike.  What’s to love and not to love…that is the question! 

   Buying a Cabin in the Smokies – So you caught the bug and now you want to buy a cabin, rent it out and make gobs of money!  Hold on there Buckaroo, there are some questions to be answered first.  Take a close look at some of the things to consider when investing in a rental property in the Smokies for the first time