Earth Week is fast approaching and it’s the perfect time to celebrate our planet and promote awareness of practices that protect it.  Different regions celebrate Earth Week in varying degrees, and Gatlinburg, TN is an area that excitedly embraces the themes that this special occasion represents.  Book one of the charming cabins in Gatlinburg during Earth Week and you’ll be setting yourself up for a fun-filled trip.

Choose Gatlinburg Cabins that Enhance your Earth Week

Earth Week is April 21-27 and Gatlinburg is a fountain of information about sustainable living and practices that entire week. The entire family will love the events, which are crafted to inform and entertain all ages.  With majestic mountain ranges, lush valleys and colorful foliage all around the Smokies, it’s the perfect setting to encourage people to be more intentional about taking care of the natural resources around us.  Gatlinburg cabins offer a unique perspective of the Smoky Mountains, as many cabins include large windows and decks overlooking the mountains.  Staying in one of these cabins will amplify your Earth Week experience, helping you feel like you’re one with nature while providing you with all the amenities you need.

Earth Week Events in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg has plenty of fun to keep you busy during Earth Week.  On Tuesday, grab your work gloves and demonstrate your love for the environment at a trash pick-up held at “The Spur”, the area of the National Park between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.  After a morning of doing good, enjoy a free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.

On Thursday, head out to Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg for a special festival from 3PM-6PM. This free event includes music, crafts, activities, and vendors. Hands-on learning opportunities will entertain kids and adults alike. On Friday, the celebration goes out with a bang at the highly anticipated  Earth Day 5K. This exciting night time 5K run winds through downtown Gatlinburg beginning at 10 PM.

Cabins in Gatlinburg Near Downtown

With such a busy week, you don’t want to spend a lot of time traveling between the events and your accommodations, and there are great cabins in Gatlinburg that will keep you in the heart of the action. If you’re going to be running in the 5K, you might want to consider booking a cabin near downtown Gatlinburg. That way, you’ll have a short trip back to your cabin, where you can relax the night away.  Runners will also love having a good soak to soothe those sore muscles, so make sure you snag a cabin that includes a hot tub.  

Earth Week is the ideal time to be amid nature, and the Smoky Mountains will encourage you to stop, reflect and appreciate the beautiful planet that we call home.  Plan your next vacation during Earth Week, make one of the Gatlinburg cabins your home away from home, and you’ll never have a dull moment.