Be One of the First to Ring in the Fourth!

As you make your plans for Buckberry's star-spangled 4th of July Celebration this weekend, you can also be among the first to celebrate America's Independence Day.

The Midnight Independence Day Parade in downtown Gatlinburg is not only America's first official 4th of July celebrations, it's been named one of the best by USA Today.

As many as 100,000 spectators are expected to attend this annual event that starts at the stroke of midnight (late Thursday night). This year's event will honor all five branches of the military as part of the celebration. The parade will offer a festival atmosphere complete with street performers, giant helium balloons, delicious food and entertainment. Make Buckberry Lodge your headquarters for this all-stars and stripes event!

Make plans for star spangled fun!

Summertime is upon us, and now is the time to make plans for your family's 4th of July celebration. We've made it easy for you by creating a family-friendly way to enjoy an All-American day of fun at Buckberry Lodge!

Star-Spangled Celebration – July 4, 2008
Celebrate Independence Day at the Lodge, complete with a variety of activities for the entire family. The fun includes an All-American cookout, local crafts, a family scavenger hunt, fishing instruction and more family entertainment. Don’t miss it!

To get more details or make your reservations, call 1-866-30-LODGE or click here.

A Glowing Opportunity

Make your plans now to enjoy a truly unique and spectacular event. Synchronous fireflies are beginning their mating season this weekend near Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This incredible phenomenon attracts people from all over the globe, and Buckberry Lodge is the perfect central locale to experience it all. Here's the scoop on this must-see event:

Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14, 2008
Enjoy a casual dinner at the Lodge overlooking Mt. Le Conte, and then it's off to our secret firefly viewing locale away from the crowds for s'mores and stories
as we await darkness and for the stars of the show to shine their lights. Then we'll return to the Lodge for port wine and cheeses and a great night's sleep.

Make your reservations today--call 1-866-30-LODGE or click here.