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Break out your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to experience a special taste of the great American West in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Pigeon Forge, located near the mountain village of Gatlinburg, brings the great American West to life with its 12^th Annual Saddle Up festival, Feb. 23-26, 2012. The celebration salutes the American West through cowboy musicians and poets, a hearty chuckwagon cookoff, and even a two-stepping cowboy dance.

The entire family will enjoy this four-day festival filled with entertainment and plenty of cowboy-themed activities. “Stories and Strings” is a new concert featuring a variety of top country western performers who will discuss their influences, demonstrate their styles and play, performing together for the first time.

The list of 2012 Saddle Up entertainers includes: R.W. Hampton, Stephanie Davis, Saddle Cats, Cowboy Celtic, Kent Rollins, Ray Doyle, Andy Nelson and Chuck Pyle.

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With Fall just around the corner, there is plenty of excitement and anticipation for upcoming events throughout the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Gatlinburg offers one of the best seats available for viewing the amazing fall color season in the Smokies. The mountain village also provides easy access into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And from September 15 to October 31, Gatlinburg will be celebrating its annual Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.

Gatlinburg kicks off the exceptional fall season with a variety of events as the warm days and cool, clear nights help transform 800 square miles of lush green mountain forest into brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red.

One of the highlight festivals is the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair from Oct. 6-23, 2011. The festival, now in its 36^th year, features area artisans and craftspeople demonstrating their special talents and skills while answering questions and selling their unique artwork. Meanwhile, downtown Gatlinburg is decorated for the festivities with elaborate storefront decorations.

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Nestled in the heart of the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains, the town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee remains a popular destination throughout the

While the largest crowds venture to Gatlinburg during the summer and fall color seasons, winter remains an excellent time to visit - especially if you enjoy outdoor recreation such as skiing.

Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s only ski resort, offering eight ski slopes ranging from beginning to advanced. Ober Gatlinburg lies 3,000 feet above sea level.

Using a combination of natural and man-made snow, visitors can ski and snowboard. Plus, there’s even an indoor ice-skating rink that’s great fun throughout the year.

Even if you don’t ski or skate, it’s worth the trip up to Ober Gatlinburg where you’ll find spectacular views, fun activities and great food.

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Gatlinburg, TN offers fun for everyone, any time of year. Now’s the time to head for Gatlinburg for some serious winter fun, starting with Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

With 8 trails serviced by two quad and one double chairlift, Ober Gatlinburg keeps you on the well groomed slopes. Or, those looking for fast thrills while sitting down, check out the snow tubing area.

Take the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to the top of Ober Gatlinburg and you’ll also discover a fun-filled mall and amusement park complete with an alpine slide, indoor ice skating, restaurants, shopping and more.

You can experience a discount Gatlinburg vacation package any time of year. But winter offers a unique opportunity to get out and enjoy the snow like never before!

Check out www.WestgateReservations.com for special discount rates at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, TN. The resort even offers an amazing indoor water park - Wild Bear Falls - for year-round swimming fun.

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Despite a recent early snowfall at the top of the higher peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains, the fall color season still has several fabulous weeks ahead in the Gatlinburg, TN area.

The snowy weather put an end to much of the color at the highest elevations above 4,500 feet, but a vibrant kaleidoscope will continue to develop in the coming weeks at the lower to mid elevations.

Currently, portions of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s mountainsides are exploding with color while other areas still remain primarily green.

Now is a great time to experience the beauty of the Smokies and the quaint mountain village of Gatlinburg, one of the main entrance points for the National Park. For information on discount Gatlinburg vacations, visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com.

While the Park offers a variety of opportunities for hiking and recreation, you’ll also find plenty to do in and around Gatlinburg. The town is filled with exceptional shopping, dining and fun-filled attractions designed for the entire family, including Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort.