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It’s turkey time in Tennessee! With Fall in full effect and the leaves coming down, it is time to keep an eye out for the Great Smoky Mountain’s biggest bird. Turkey are often found in small groups of a dozen or less in and around the edges of fields. They are highly...

Greetings to our Friends of the Bear!   We have a lot going on this holiday season! Reservations are currently full, but November 27 th will mark another Thanksgiving at our Appalachian Bistro. If you’re still looking to dine with us, Apple Valley Cafe will be open on...

Our Rocky Top Dark Roast has a new story to tell. This season, its journey begins in the misty highlands of Guatemala, where the members of ASPROGUATE, the Asociación Sostenible de Productores de Guatemala, cultivate coffee with care, tradition, and purpose.   Formed...

Greetings to our Friends of the Bear!   Calling all alumni! Maryville College’s Homecoming Weekend kicks off on Friday, October 10 th . The 11 th will feature a selection of activities across campus & the city of Maryville will be holding their Spooktacular on the...

Did you know Tennessee is home to more than 300 native species of fish? Many of them can be found right here in the Smoky Mountain s! As we discussed in our last blog, the Great Smoky Mountains provide some of the most enticing fishing the east coast has to off er. We...

Greetings to our Friends of the Bear!   Fall is in the air, which means things will be picking up in town the next couple months as the leaves change. Kicking off September is the Great Smoky Mountain Half Marathon from the 5 th though 6 th . For foodies, the Taste of...

Calling all Anglers!   Being located so close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and directly across from Little River, we here at the Lodge are ideally located for indulging in many locals’ favorite past time – fishing. Not much beats a peaceful morning...

Greetings from the Peaceful Side!   As we transition into many people’s favorite time of the year with the leaves changing and air getting crisper, it makes for a great time to experience one of the most scenic vistas the Smokies has to offer. Standing at 6,643...

Greetings to our Friends of the Bear!   We have a great August ahead of us. Here at the Lodge, we’ve just wrapped up our 3 rd annual Appalachian Homecoming weekend and can’t wait for next year’s already. Coming up this month is the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon...

Greetings to Our Friends of the Bear! We’ve got a lot going on this summer, and we want you to be part of the excitement! First up is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival this weekend, featuring guest speakers such as members of the AIMS team and Dr. Mireya Mayor from...