An Outsiders Guide to the Smoky Mountains

An Outsiders Guide to the Smoky Mountains

Are you planning a vacation getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.

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July 16, 2020 40 mins

Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 024 – Buying a Cabin in the Smokies – So you caught the bug and now you want to buy a cabin, rent it out and make gobs of money!  Hold on there Buckaroo, there are some questions to be answered first.  Take a close look at some of the things to consider when investing in a rental property in the Smokies for the first time.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 023 – Seasons in the Smokies – Pros & Cons, Join Chuck Schmidt, for an honest look at visiting the Smokies during each season.  From the crowds in the Summer, the beautiful colors in the Fall, the explosion of wildflowers in the Spring and the silence of a Winter hike.  What’s to love and not to love…that is the question!

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 022 – Secret Places of the Smokies, exploring little know secrets across all corners of the Smokies.  Some of these secrets most travelers walk or drive by and never knew they were there.

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June 18, 2020 33 mins

Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 021 – Shopping in the Smokies – His, Hers, Theirs. Take a light-hearted look at shopping for her, him and both of you to make your Smokies vacation a bit more memorable.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 020 – The Smokies at a Distance, exploring some of the lesser know trails and dining in and about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area.  If you want to come to the Smokies but avoid the crowds this is a must listen to episode.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Pigeon Forge and explore what’s new for 2020.  From new attractions to updates to existing attractions and new places to dine we have all your information. Come join us, let’s see what’s new in Pigeon Forge.

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More of the Smokies is reopening! Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID virus.  Learn about the current update of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID virus.  Learn about the updated status as of 5/14/2020 of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 virus.  Learn about the current status of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Virus has impacted the Smokies Mountains area over spring break causing most businesses to close.  Authorities are asking those people with travel plans to the Smokies to please change your plans and stay away from the area.

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March 11, 2020 17 mins

Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg,  Learn about new attractions, the best new places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.

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Winterfest in the Smoky Mountains is a magical time of year.  Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the area’s best events, attractions and holiday shows. See 15 Million Lights in 25 miles while visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Dollywood.

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Here we are, episode 12 the finale to season one. Join Chuck Schmidt, Travel Host and his list about our Favorite 5’s List.  Most people coming to the Smokies nowadays only stay 3-4 days on average and then they are moving onto some other location: Nashville, Atlanta, Florida, who knows.  With the Smokies being so centrally located to millions of travelers it’s become a convenient stop over location of 3-4 days. 

That said, in clos...

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September 12, 2019 28 mins

Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the best Moonshine, Whiskey Distilleries and Wineries in the Smokies Mountains on this Podcast.  Learn about the flavorful selection of moonshines, whiskeys and wines as we explore Kodak, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg search for our favorite spirits.

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August 29, 2019 34 mins

Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a quick view of Fall in the Smokies.  Learn about the best places to see the brilliant colors of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well events and festivals in the surrounding communities.  Learn about attractions, hiking trails, driving tours and more.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Wears Valley, Cades Cove, Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities.  Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of Dandridge, Douglas Lake and Cosby TN. Learn about different things to do on the other side of the park from waterfall hikes to boating to scenic drives. Discover the history of Dandridge, the recreation of Douglas Lake and the outdoor opportunities of Cosby  There’s a ton to do on the other side of the Smokies, don’t miss it!

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the Cherokee and Bryson City. Learn about different things to do on the other side of the park from waterfall hikes to historical hikes with interesting tunnels. Discover the heritage of the Cherokee people from a thriving nation to the heart-breaking Trail of Tears. Explore the Smoky Mountains Railway as well as all the places to go tubing on a lazy river.  There’s a ton to do on the o...

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Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than staying in a cabin that’s dirty, poorly maintained, hard to get to misrepresented in its listing and has no cell service or Wi-Fi.  Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for his tips on what to look for when selecting you perfect cabin. Save yourself time, money and aggravation by following some common sense advise and maybe a few things you hadn’t considered.

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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. Learn about different things to do in the park from waterfall hikes to scenic hikes with panoramic views visiting historical settlements and best place to go hiking with children.  Chuck also covers the best driving tours for those that don’t want to hike.  Included are also tip on what to bring and what to wear when visiting the park.

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