While Cades Cove is temporarily closed, there are many alternative adventures to enjoy such as a self-guided tour of Tremont, Little Greenbrier School, The Walker Sister’s Cabin, Elkmont Summer Community, the Heritage Museum in Townsend, the Little River Railroad Museum and the scenic Foothills Parkway.
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Mountain News & Happenings
March 2010
Misty River Cabins & RV Resort Named
One of the Best Parks in America
In recognition of its outstanding facilities, amenities and guest services, Misty River Cabins & RV Resort in Walland, TN, has been designated as one of the Best Parks in America.
The resort is one of the newest affiliates of Best Parks, a national network of the top 10% of Americas RV parks and campgrounds as rated by the industrys rating companies and consumers.Misty River Cabins & RV Resort is owned by the FELTON FAMILY and has been serving the RVing and camping public for five years.
The resort is the perfect base camp destination for you to explore the Smoky Mountains. Just minutes from your campsite you'll find stunning scenery in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the beautiful Foothills Parkway, Cades Cove, horseback riding, mountain biking, and wildflower viewing. Be sure to save time to fly fish, canoe, kayak, raft or tube on the Little River.
"Being associated with Best Parks in America is a huge honor for Misty River Cabins & RV Resort," remarked the Feltons. "Being recognized on the national level is a great achievement for us and our staff."
Best Parks in America currently has a network of 42 of the nations highest rated parks located in 22 states and new parks are becoming part of the expanding network each week.
The networks website, , allows RVers and campers to easily and quickly identify the very best places to stay. The organization is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.We are delighted to welcome Misty River Cabins & RV Resort as one of the newest Best Parks in America and congratulate the owners and staff on this achievement, said network president David Gorin. The park truly represents the best of the RV park and campground industry and were delighted to have them as an affiliate. Achieving the high ratings required to be part of Best Parks is no easy task and Jimmy & Diane Felton and their staff are to be commended on delivering such high quality to their guests.
Misty River Vintage Caravan
Some of our Indiana buddies who are coming to the Vintage Spring Rally in the Smokies in May have started a Vintage Caravan. So far there are 9 vintage campers who are all meeting up on the highway to caravan to the rally. If you would like to join in the caravan you can get more information at the yahoo group:
At last Cades Cove Loop Road is getting repaved! Cades Cove Loop Road is closed from
March 1 - May 21, 2010.
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The road in Cades Cove is scheduled to be closed March 1 - May 21, 2010 for major improvements. Weather may affect these dates.
The road will be closed to all public use, including hiking, bicycling, and auto touring during the closure period. Trailheads along the road will be closed, including Cooper Road Trail, Abrams Falls Trail, and Rabbit Creek Trail. Although trailhead access from along theRich Mountain Road, Forge Creek Road and Parson Branch Road will not be accessible during the closure. This will affect trailhead access/parking for Indian Grave Gap Trail, Gregory Ridge Trail, Gregory Bald Trail, and Hannah Mountain Trail.
The Cades Cove Campground, picnic area, horseback riding stable and campground store will be operating as normal. Bicycle rentals will not be available from the campground store during the period when the Loop Road is closed.
While Cades Cove is temporarily closed, there are many alternative adventures to enjoy such as a self-guided tour of Tremont, Little Greenbrier School, The Walker Sisters Cabin, Elkmont Summer Community, the Heritage Museum in Townsend, the Little River Railroad Museum and the scenic Foothills Parkway. For a complete list of all adventures, visit The Do section of
Loop Road will be closed, these trails will remain open and hikers can access them via connecting trails in the area. Download a to view area trails.
Come out and help us raise some mony for the Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN!
Saturday April 10th, 2010 Camping fees will be a donation of $20.00 (cash or check made out to Second Harvest) per site with all of the proceeds going to Second Harvest.
Second Harvest can provide 3 nutritious meals with every $1 donation.
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Did You Know?
Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the park. This equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley.
See you under the Stars,
Diane & Jimmy Felton
Rallies
2010
MAY 13- 15
Vintage Camper Spring Rally in the Smokies 2010
JUNE 11-12 AIRSTREAM JUNE RALLY
JUNE 24 27
SMOKY MNTN BOUNDERS CLUB
JULY 16-18 AIRSTREAM JULY RALLY
JULY 23 24
SERRO SCOTTY ENTHUSIASTS2010 GRAND NATIONAL RALLY
AUG 13-15
Knoxville Diocesan Catholic Committee On Scouting
AUG 10-12
Tennessee Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Rally
AUG. 27-29
OVERMOUNTAIN SAMS RALLY
SEPT. 10-11
SEPT. 17 19
AIRSTREAM SEPTEMBER RALLY
NOV. 12 13
K-TOWN SAMS
Let us help plan your next Rally. Just give us a call and see just how easy it can be.
Second Annual Benefit Campout forthe Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN
April 30 May 1st
18th Annual Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Townsend
May 14-16 Troutfest
Troutfest is a Fly Fishing Exposition and Fundraiser held in Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited sponsored fundraiser and festival. Townsend and Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers you the most beautiful place on earth to fly fish for trout.
