My Smoky Mountain Guide Podcast Hosted by Marc & Ann Bowman

  • Marc sits down with Greg Greico of Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend. They discuss how the organization has rescued and released more than 400 orphaned black bear cubs over 30 years. Fascinating story you don't want to miss.

  • Marc and Ann visit the Tennessee Bible Museum in Pigeon Forge. They explored a large collection of extremely rare Bibles and historic artifacts shared by The Bible Guy. Do not underestimate how awesome this museum is to see!

  • Our longest podcast to date. We visited more than twenty wineries, distilleries, and cider spots and share our favorite wine, moonshine, and cider experiences around Gatlinburg, Townsend, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.

  • Marc and Ann go on an outdoor adventure with Bluff Mountain Adventures. This one hour offroad UTV ride was an exhilarating experience. Listen as they describe their day running around the mountains in a side-by-side. Pure fun!

  • Bryson City, North Carolina is “small town America,” packed with big outdoor fun. In this episode, Marc and Ann talk about riding the historic “1702” steam engine train roundtrip to Nantahala Outdoor Center.

  • Marc and Ann visit Cherokee, North Carolina. They toured the Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitors Center (free entrance), the Unto These Hills outdoor drama, and a lot more. #1 downloaded episode.

  • Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park is a family vacation destination in Pigeon Forge. This live competition show will have you hootin' and hollerin'! The adventure park next door is fun and exciting for the entire family.

  • Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is the largest of its kind. Gatlinburg Skylift Park is home to the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in America. Nope! Marc didn't walk on it.

  • Anakeesta is one of the most ambitious attractions in the Smokies. Located in downtown Gatlinburg, Firefly Village atop Anakeesta Mountain is not going to disappoint. You can spend the entire day here and want to come back!

  • Marc & Ann talk about Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum (now permanently closed), the Tennessee Museum of Aviation (awesome!), and Sky High Air Tours (also permanently closed) in Sevierville, Tennessee. It happens folks!

  • Marc and Ann recently made the 1.5 mile trek through Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, Tennessee and share their experience with you. Learn why it is "The Greatest Site Under the Smokies."

  • Marc & Ann banter about their recent visit to The Island in Pigeon Forge, one of the areas premier destinations for shopping, outdoor fun, games, and attractions. Ride the wheel and watch the dancing fountain.

  • Marc & Ann talk about Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Gatlinburg. They also visited Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf and Ripley's Fun Zone Arcade in Sevierville.

  • Marc & Ann Bowman talk about Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the seven gateway cities of Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend.