Category: See More Smokies Weekly

I’ve got a mountain of news to share this week. From record-breaking spending to some major event updates for the weekend of April 24th–26th, here’s what’s happening in my neck of the woods.

Welcome to your spring guide for the Great Smoky Mountains! I’m Seemore Bear, and this week we’re covering everything from historic Easter traditions to major new developments coming in 2026.

Spring has officially arrived in the Great Smoky Mountains, and with it comes a massive wave of upgrades at one of Gatlinburg’s most iconic destinations: Anakeesta.