Cozy Bear Escape

06/14/2026

🇺🇸☀️ Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration Presented by Food City returns June 15 – August 2, and it’s shaping up to be the most patriotic summer yet! 🎆🎇

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th Birthday, Dollywood is bringing bigger thrills, unforgettable entertainment, delicious food, and star-spangled fun to the Smokies!

✨ Don’t miss:
🎆 Sweet Summer Nights Drone & Fireworks Spectacular featuring patriotic drone formations, a soaring bald eagle, waving American flag, and music from Dolly Parton herself!
🫧 The return of the award-winning Gazillion Bubble Show: Evolution
🐕 Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience with talented rescue and shelter dogs
🎭 Play On in The Pines Theater celebrating four decades of Dollywood entertainment
🦅 Wings of America featuring majestic bald eagles and birds of prey
📚 Imagination Playhouse favorites inspired by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

📸 Capture memories at colorful summer photo spots, including the returning Kite Sky display and all-new America’s 250th patriotic installations throughout the park.

🍴 Festival flavors include:
🌽 Roasted Corn Salad
🥩 Cheesesteak Skillet
🍉 Watermelon Cucumber Salad
🍫 Deep-Fried S’mores
🍋 Dragon Fruit Lemonade

🎟️ Enhance your visit with the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration Festival Tour, featuring exclusive experiences, reserved show seating, snacks, and front-of-the-line access to select attractions.

💦 And the fun doesn’t stop there! Dollywood’s Splash Country is celebrating its 26th season, plus the debut of Neon Nights, an all-new after-hours glow party on select summer evenings.

Who’s ready for fireworks, bubbles, stunt dogs, delicious food, and unforgettable summer memories at Dollywood? ❤️🤍💙

06/13/2026

☀️ JULY IN THE SMOKIES IS CALLING! ☀️

Looking for a summer getaway that’s close to all the action but tucked away in a peaceful wooded setting?

🏡 Cozy Bear Escape offers:
✔️ Private hot tub
✔️ Game room for family fun
✔️ EV charger
✔️ Fully stocked kitchen
✔️ Fire pit
✔️ Peaceful wooded views
✔️ Convenient location near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & the Great Smoky Mountains

July is one of the best times to visit the Smokies! Enjoy hiking, waterfalls, Dollywood, local attractions, shopping, dining, and summer events throughout the area.

📅 Limited July dates still available!

🍎 Teachers receive 10% OFF stays of 3 nights or more when booking directly and verifying employment.

DIRECT BOOKING (Best Rates + Teacher Discount):
🌐 www.cozybearescape.com

Airbnb:
🌐 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1520425549170250005?guests=1&adults=1&s=39&unique_share_id=a5d9b884-973f-4148-9c06-790b80b23e3e

Vrbo:
🌐 https://www.vrbo.com/5042004?dateless=true

✨ Whether you’re planning a family vacation, couples retreat, or a relaxing mountain escape, Cozy Bear Escape is ready to welcome you this July!

Relax in the hot tub (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 1440-sq-ft cabin. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and video games.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

🏛️ History Attraction Reopening in Pigeon Forge!

The Hatfield & McCoy Experience is reopening this Saturday, June 13! Located at Traffic Light #7 on Old Mill Avenue, this unique attraction takes visitors beyond the famous feud and into the real history, artifacts, family stories, and Appalachian heritage of the Hatfield and McCoy families.

📍 107 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge
🗓️ Reopens June 13, 2026
🕙 Open daily from 10 AM–8 PM

Have you ever visited, or is this one you’re adding to your Smoky Mountain bucket list?

06/12/2026

Pigeon Forge is packed with fun things to do, but fun doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag! Here are some top ways to spend time in

Full guide in the comments ↓

06/12/2026

Learn about the best places to visit during summer in the Smoky Mountains, from hiking trails, to swimming holes, to scenic drives.

06/12/2026

🍦⚾⛳ A SWEET new attraction is opening today in Pigeon Forge!

The Sweet Spot officially opens its doors, bringing a unique mix of family fun, sports simulators, mini golf, and delicious desserts to the Parkway.

Located in the former Memories Theater building, this new attraction combines PGA golf simulators, HitTrax baseball experiences, interactive mini golf, and specialty treats like freshly made chimney cake ice cream cones—all under one roof.

Whether you're looking to challenge friends to a round of golf, step into the batter's box, or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, The Sweet Spot offers something for every age.

📍 The Sweet Spot
2141 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

If you're visiting the Smokies this weekend, this may be the newest attraction to add to your list!

Have you checked it out yet? Let us know what you think in the comments! 👇