Fontana Village is where fun comes with the territory and lasting memories are made generation after generation. We’re nestled in the Nantahala National Forest in the mountains of Western North Carolina, making us a perfect year-round destination. Our mission is to create an honest Smokies experience for our guests and to ensure that they’ll remember their stay with us for a … [Read more...] about Fontana Village: The Perfect Place to Make Memories
Quick Shifts
Small bikes make for big fun in the Smokies
Motorcycles typically connote power and attract those seeking heart-thumping thrill. The larger the engine displacement and the more torque, the better. But then in 2014 Honda released the Grom, a 125cc bike producing less than 10 horsepower. It was a huge hit, and the L.A. Times reported dealerships were sold out of the tiny Grom with Honda struggling to keep up with the … [Read more...] about Small bikes make for big fun in the Smokies
Wanderlust meets leisure at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
At the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tucked in the foothills of the mountains and surrounded by lush forest, sits a resort that’s a little bit different. Luxury meets rustic at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, a former campground lovingly restored with fresh accommodations including glamping tents, tiny homes, airstreams, RV sites and cabins. For … [Read more...] about Wanderlust meets leisure at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Powered by knowledge: Rev up your riding with education and training
“Motorcycles are dangerous” serves as a mantra many two-wheeled enthusiasts often hear. It proves an interesting statement, considering a motorcycle is a machine that only does what its rider tells it. So along that logic, a motorcycle is only as dangerous as its rider. Yet numerous motorcyclists have little to no education or training to understand the physics of the bike … [Read more...] about Powered by knowledge: Rev up your riding with education and training
Apple Valley Café: A sweet and mouth-watering stop in Townsend
A land of cascading waterfalls and rolling mountain vistas, Townsend, Tennessee, is a tranquil little gem at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Motorcyclists often flock to the area to experience the far-reaching views along the meandering Foothills Parkway or to see historic buildings and wildlife along the 11-mile loop in Cades Cove. Other motorcyclists … [Read more...] about Apple Valley Café: A sweet and mouth-watering stop in Townsend
