The Derosia Team

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts visitors to explore the mysteries of the park's ancient landscape. FAST FACTS Established:   The park was established in 1934 to protect the last of the southern Appalachian forest, which once covered more than 4 million acres, but was eliminated by logging and fire. Land Area:  The park is 521,895 acres. Number of Visitors:  The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has the highest visitation of any national park with more than 9 million people visiting annually. Lowest and Highest Elevations:  The lowest elevation in the park is 870 feet at the mouth of Abrams Creek.  The highest elevation is 6,643 feet at the summit of Clingmans Dome. Plant and Animal Species :  The park's abundance a variety of plant and animal life have earned it the United Nations designation of International Biosphere Reserve. Their are an estimated 100,000 different types of plants and animals in the national park. ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, its beautiful ancient mountains and the quality of its rem ants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, it is no wonder this is America's most visited national park.  The national park offers a wide variety of activities for children and adults of all ages. The national park encompasses more than 800 miles of rustic mountain ranges.  An automobile tour of the park offers a variety of experiences from scenic views and flowing mountain streams to weathered historic buildings and hardwood forests stretching to the horizon.  There are 384 miles of road to choose from in the Smokies.  Cades Cove and Roaring Fork Motor Trail are two auto tours that offer both beauty and a tour of the history of the Great Smoky Mountains. If you are not looking for a relaxing day in the car and would rather work up a sweat, then the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop is a popular bicycling area....

  July 4, 1776 marked an important day in American history and since has been celebrated as the birth of American Independence.   Sevier County, Tennessee, specifically Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, will host festivities to celebrate our freedom.   The Fourth of July celebrations will kick off in Gatlinburg with the 37 th annual Fourth of July Parade.   Since 1976 the parade in Gatlinburg is renowned as the first Independence Day Parade in the United States.   The parade begins as the clock strikes midnight and the hour turns to July 4 th . The parade will honor all military personal and veterans from all 5 branches of service.   The Gatlinburg Fourth of July Celebrations will continue throughout the day on July 4 th with concerts at Ripley’s Aquarium and following up with a fireworks display at 10 pm.   The Derosia Team and Smoky Mountain Real Estate will host a barbeque starting at 7:00 pm on July 4 th for the fireworks display. ...

In the Tennessee Smoky Mountains there is always something to do!   The Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation and is known for its beauty and wildlife.   The mountains are a magical place for the outdoor adventurer.   The Smoky Mountains offer unlimited outside activities. The newest craze to take off with a bang is the action-packed sport of zip lining.   Zip lines give the adventurer the opportunity to hang out among the treetops of a lush, green forest as you glide your way along the path suspended on a cable.   There are many zip line adventures throughout the Smoky Mountains.   Foxfire Mountain Adventures is one company that offers an all-inclusive tour package with exclusive handlebar trolleys that allow you to control your orientation.   Another company, CLIMB Works Canopy, features 13 unique adventures that allow guests to learn about nature and overcome their fears as they make th...

Just three months after Dollywood made history with the first winged rollercoaster in the United States; Dollywood's Splash Country has announced another first for the 2013 season.  Splash Country, in Pigeon Forge, TN, is planning to bring the latest in ride technology to Tennessee with an electromagnetic waterslide.  This new attraction will come with the name RiverRush and will be the FIRST and ONLY water rollercoaster in Tennesee.  RiverRush, which will operate in a closed loop, begins with a 237-foot conveyer lift up to the first drop.  RiverRush races through the trees four stories in the air.  From there the rafts will rocket through a series of four drops, up hill climbs, tight turns, and dark tunnels.  Lets not forgot all of that is combined with rushing water.  River Rush is everything a land coaster has to offer plus the added bonus of a splash of water.  All this will be set against the scenic Smoky Mountains.

This weekend Dollywood will kick of its annual KidsFest, starting on June 22 and running through July 29.  The KidFest at Dollywood is the largest children's festival in the south with a variety of entertainers, shows, characters, and more importantly it is tailored specifically for children.  T his annual festival seems to get bigger and better each year as the quality of shows and performers keeps getting bigger and better. It has become one of the most popular festivals put on by Dollywood each year and has been a fantastic thing to do in Pigeon Forge during the summer months while children are out of school.  Some of this years KidsFest events and activities include: Dolly's Imagination Playhouse Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience The Gazillion Bubbles Show Dolly's Imagination Playhouse is a 20 minute musical that brings three children's books to life.  The books presented this year include: The Little Engine Who Could , Otis , and Ladybug Girl and the ...

A quiz for you on the Smoky Mountain National Park. Good Luck! Let us know how you do. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Quiz -- National Geographic