July 26 – August 2, 2026 · Great Smoky Mountains, TN
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until chaos, s'mores, and raccoon encounters begin 🔥
☁️ Expected Weather · Pigeon Forge
Sat 7/26
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84°F
Part. Cloudy
Sun 7/27
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87°F
Mostly Sunny
Mon 7/28
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82°F
PM Showers
Tue 7/29
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89°F
Hot & Sunny
⚠️ Mountain weather changes fast — always check before hiking!
Quick Stats
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Crew size
The whole family!
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Location
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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Duration
8 days · 7 nights
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Nearest park
Great Smoky Mountains NP
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Raccoon sightings
0 (so far)
🍽️ Tonight's Dinner
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📅 Trip Schedule
Grab any open slot! Everyone sees your update instantly. live
🍽️ Dinner Roster
Claim a night to cook for the crew. The glory is eternal. The dishes are very real.
"I'll eat anything!"
🎢 Activities!
Everything to do in and around Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
★ Must-Dos
🎢 Dollywood All Ages
Tennessee's premier theme park — world-class coasters, Appalachian music, incredible food. Arrive early for Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle. Budget a full day minimum.
📍 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd · $89–$120/person · Opens 9 AM
🥾 Great Smoky Mtns NP Free!
Most visited national park in the US — no entry fee! Alum Cave Trail (4.4mi, moderate) is the classic hike. Clingmans Dome has 360° views. Black bears are real 🐻
📍 Sugarlands Visitor Center, Gatlinburg · Free entry · Sunrise
🚣 Pigeon River Rafting Get Wet!
Class III–IV rapids — perfect for families and first-timers. Nantahala Outdoor Center is the most reputable outfitter in Hartford. Pack a dry bag and a change of clothes.
📍 Hartford, TN · ~$45/person · 30 min from Pigeon Forge
🌆 The Island Half Day
Giant Ferris wheel, go-karts, mini golf, arcades, and food all in one spot. Free to enter, pay per attraction. Evening fountain show is worth staying for.
📍 131 The Island Dr · Free admission · Daily 10 AM
✓ Also Worth It
🏙️ Downtown Gatlinburg
Candy, pancake houses, escape rooms, SkyLift Park. Great evening stroll.
🌁 SkyBridge
N. America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Terrifying and beautiful.
⛵ Douglas Lake
Rent a pontoon for the afternoon. Calm water, gorgeous mountain backdrop.
🪓 Ole Smoky Distillery
Free moonshine tasting tour in Gatlinburg. Great souvenirs. 21+ to sip.
🏕️ Cades Cove Loop
11-mile scenic loop with historic homesteads and wildlife. Drive or bike.
🐟 Fly Fishing
Little Pigeon River runs through town. Guided half-day trips for beginners.
☔ Rainy Day Plan
🎳 Ober Gatlinburg Indoor skiing, ice skating, arcade
🧩 Escape Rooms Multiple rooms in Gatlinburg
🎬 Cabin Movie Night Popcorn + blankets + chaos
🃏 Card Tournament Spades, Uno, Phase 10
🎨 Ripley's Aquarium Walk-through shark tunnel!
🛍️ Tanger Outlets 100+ stores · 10 min away
🧳 Packing List
Your personal checklist — saved right here in this browser.
🗳️ Family Polls
Vote on the big decisions — live results for everyone! live
🦝 Raccoon Sighting Tracker!
Spotted a raccoon? Report it here and the count on the Home screen updates for everyone in real-time!
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Total Sightings
💬 Family Board
Leave notes, coordinate, roast each other. Appears live for everyone. live
🏡 Cabin Info
The Details
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Check-in
Sat July 26 · 12:00 PM Noon
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Check-out
Sat Aug 2 · 11:00 AM
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Bedrooms
Multiple BR · Plenty of room
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Amenities
Hot Tub · Pool Table · Fire Pit
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WiFi
Check the welcome binder
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Parking
Driveway + street parking
Reminders!
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No smoking indoors
Use the deck / fire pit area
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Clean before checkout
Dishes, trash, sweep — all of it
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Quiet hours
10 PM – 8 AM
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Lock up when leaving
Check the door code every time
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AC setting
72°F — vote if you disagree
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Raccoons
Do NOT feed. They are smarter than you.
📜 The Rules
Democratically established. Vigorously enforced by the raccoons.
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No phones at dinner
Phones face-down at the table. We came here to be together. Violators wash ALL the dishes.
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Everyone pitches in
Didn't cook? You clean. It rotates. No permanent passes. Yes, that means you.
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Morning person tax
First one up makes coffee. Non-negotiable. It is the highest act of family service available.
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Hot tub: 8 AM – 10 PM only
Quiet hours are real. The neighbors exist. Please shower before getting in.
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No weather complaints
It's Tennessee in July. Hot. Possibly rainy. We adapt. We have fun anyway. No exceptions.
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Leave it cleaner than you found it
Protects the deposit and our collective honor. Every. Single. Time.
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Mandatory raccoon watch
Report all sightings immediately. Photos earn bonus points. DO NOT engage or feed them.
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What happens in Pigeon Forge...
...gets posted to the family group chat. All moments, good and embarrassing, are immortal.
🚨 Important Info
Emergency contacts and good-to-know for the whole week