A Fun Filled Life Living Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It is not an easy feat to earn the #1 National Park in America title, but someone has to do it! Between 8-10 million people visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, making it the most visited national park in the country. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is known by this title and it is not the only reason why this area has become an ideal retirement relocation destination.
ANNUAL EVENTS AT THE PARK:
- Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - April
- Smoky Mountain Music Festival - April/May
- Synchronous Fireflies - June
- Bugling Elk in Cataloochee Valley - September
Located at the base of the mountains, Eastern Tennessee master-planned communities, have a plethora of outdoor hiking activities and events. These sports activities combined with the scenic location near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park makes it one of the best places to live in Tennessee!
For families and retirees interested in a change of scenery and pace, the Smoky Mountains and their local neighborhoods have it all. Residents of Tellico Village can explore the terrain with the Tellico Village hiking club at the National Park. One of the big upcoming events includes an official hike on January 29, 2014. Natural lovers can discover a whole new world as they follow the Old Sugarlands and Twin Creek Trail and enjoy lunch in charming Gatlinburg. The total excursion is approximately ten miles and features a chance to meet new people and try out The Best Little Italian Restaurant in Gatlinburg.
Other Eastern Tennessee master-planned communities like Rarity Bay have their own social clubs and sports activities like tennis, golf and horseback riding at the Equestrian Center. Rarity Bay also has steller hiking trails and avid hiking organizations like the Tellico Village hiking club. This lakefront community promotes their four miles of hiking trails within the community and plenty of the residents take advantage of the healthy lifestyle that is supported by the community’s amenities. Rarity Bay and Tellico Village are some of the best places to live in Tennessee with beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains from Tellico Lake.
Residents at Tellico Village have organized getaway adventures throughout the year. From January 26th to February 1st, Wilderness Week is in full swing. The Tellico Village hiking club and their guests can attend any portion of the week and satisfy their yearning for natural beauty in the Smoky Mountains. Participants will stay at the Shular Inn and enjoy an indoor swimming pool, be close to the Pigeon Forge convention center and spend some quality time with fellow nature lovers.
Other events like the Schoolhouse Gap and Chestnut Top hikes on January 10, 2014 are shorter in distance for residents who want to build their endurance. This trail is approximately 6.5 miles and is perfect for anyone interested in becoming a member of one of these Eastern Tennessee master-planned communities. Whether an individual or couple is an advanced hiker or interested in stretching their legs with a brisk walk, Tellico Village and Rarity Bay gated communities know exactly what each resident needs to make them feel at home.
Fun-filled living is an everyday occurance in the surrounding communities near the Great Smoky Mountains. The area is one of the best places to live in Tennessee for relocating retirees and families seek a lower cost of living. Be sure to visit Tellico Village and Rarity Bay during your next visit to Eastern Tennessee.
