[{"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Fall time in the Smokies is an experience like no other! The fresh \ncrisp mountain air, the crunch of colorful autumn leaves beneath your \nfeet, and warm cozy cabins are unparalleled to anywhere else in the \nworld. If you haven’t spent autumn in the Great Smoky Mountains, then \nyou’re truly missing out! Don’t fret. You still have time to plan a \nlast-minute weekend getaway, but you’ll need some help so you can come \nprepared. We have put together a vacation guide that includes everything\nyou need to know before you start planning your trip this fall! "}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 2, "children": [{"text": "Fall Foliage Predicted Forecast "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "One of the most important factors about planning your trip is to make\nsure you plan it so that you don’t miss out on seeing peak fall \nfoliage! Typically, peak season falls around the end of October and \nbeginning of November. This year it is expected to follow a similar \ntrend. Just make sure you don’t wait too late! By November 16th, peak season\nwill be over and you’ll have to wait until next year to see the fall \ncolors. "}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 2, "children": [{"text": "Top 5 Things to Do this Fall"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Now that you know when you should go, it’s time to figure out what \nyou should do once you get here! There are hundreds of activities to \nkeep you busy during your Smoky Mountain vacation, but we’ve chosen 5 of\nour favorites to share with you!"}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 4, "children": [{"text": "1. Check Out the Newest Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show.  The most affordable dinner show in Pigeon Forge, and the Lumberjack Adventure Park! "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": ""}, {"href": "https://lumberjackfeud.com", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show"}]}, {"text": ", the most affordable dinner show in Pigeon Forge, and the "}, {"href": "https://lumberjackfeudadventurepark.com", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Lumberjack Feud Adventure Park"}]}, {"text": "\nallows people of all ages to try their hands at being a real \nlumberjack! Side-by-side with a family member or a friend, you can \ncompete in your own Lumberjack Feud. The adventure includes:"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"bold": true, "text": "The Flying Ox"}, {"text": " — the world’s first and only cable-to-rail-zipline-roller coaster!"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"bold": true, "text": "The High Woodsmen Challenge"}, {"text": " — a two-level adrenaline pumping ropes course!"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"bold": true, "text": "Loggersports "}, {"text": "— compete in your own Log Roll, Boom Run, and Speed Climb (don’t’ worry, you’re harnessed in and can’t fall into the pool)."}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"bold": true, "text": "Timber Towers"}, {"text": " — featuring two unique 80-foot freefall jumps"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": ""}, {"href": "https://topjump.com/2019/09/03/the-newest-adventure-park-in-pigeon-forge/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Click here to learn more."}]}, {"text": ""}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 4, "children": [{"text": "2. Go Hiking "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Image result for hiking in the smokies"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "The Great Smoky Mountains contain over 800 miles of hiking trails. \nNot only is hiking a great way to view the colorful fall foliage, but \nit’s also completely FREE! "}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 4, "children": [{"text": "3. Celebrate Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": ""}, {"href": "https://obergatlinburg.com/oktoberfest/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Octoberfest "}]}, {"text": "at\nOber Gatlinburg offers the best Bavarian fun, food, and music the Smoky\nMountains have to offer! This event offers an array of time-honored \ntraditions as well as tons of activities for people of all ages! Ober’s. "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "10th annual Octoberfest runs through November 3rd. "}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 4, "children": [{"text": "4. Visit the Island "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": ""}, {"href": "https://islandinpigeonforge.com/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "The Island in Pigeon Forge"}]}, {"text": " was\nnamed one of the best amusement parks in the nation and is one of the \nmost affordable and fun attractions in the Smokies! The Island in Pigeon\nForge offers so many ways to make some lifelong memories and the best \npart is that many of them won’t cost you a penny!"}]}, {"type": "heading", "level": 4, "children": [{"text": "5. Admire the Great Pumpkin LumiNights "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": ""}, {"href": "https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Entertainment/GreatPumpkinLuminights", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin Luminights"}]}, {"text": " returns\nthis year for its 3rd annual appearance during Dollywood’s Fall \nFestival. This event features thousands of carved and illuminated \nJack-o-lanterns, mindblowing pumpkin sculptures, whimsical fall scenery,\nand more family-friendly fun than you can imagine! This event runs \nthrough November 2nd. "}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "We hope this blog inspired you to start planning your last-minute \nweekend getaway to the beautiful Smoky Mountains! What are some of your \nfavorite fall activities to do in the Smokies? Tell us all about it! \nShoot us an email to "}, {"href": "mailto:contact@cravegolf.com", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "contact@cravegolf.com"}]}, {"text": " to leave us any feedback or \nto request any future blogs. 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