Fly High and Enjoy Fall Foliage in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge, TN
September 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Spend your next vacation enjoying the beauty of nature from a bird’s eye view with an aerial tram ride or helicopter tour of the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area. With the fall season starting up, there’s no better time to visit the Smoky Mountains and view the vibrant colors of autumn leaves. Stunning views of the area from the sky will give you the perfect opportunity to take some incredible photographs, so you can the beauty of the Smoky Mountains in the fall home with you.
The Gatlinburg Sky Lift is one of the aerial tram rides that you must not miss during your visit. The sky lift works much like the lifts that transport snow skiers to the top of the mountains, so you get unobstructed views of the surrounding area including downtown Gatlinburg, Little Pigeon River, and the Smoky Mountains. With such incredible views spread out below, you won’t be able to resist taking some picture to take the beauty home with you!
Helicopter Rides in the Smokies
Take your pick of one of the incredible tours provided by Helicopter Rides in the Smokies, and be prepared for an awesome adventure high above the Smoky Mountains. Your tour time can range anywhere from 4 minutes to 40 minutes, so every schedule, no matter how busy, will work with a helicopter tour. The thrill of seeing the beauty of fall colors covering the Smoky Mountains combined with the excitement of the helicopter ride will keep you entertained every second of your tour. Don’t forget to bring your camera, so you can take pictures of the lovely scenery that you fly over!
Another unique and fun way to get panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains is a ride on the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tram. The tram transports you up the mountain to many of the area’s activities. Large windows on the tram allow you to get some breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains that you can’t get anywhere else. This is another great opportunity for some pictures of the area that you can take home with you. Since each of these three experiences give you different views, you’re going to take an incredible array of lovely photographs home with you!
Stunning Grand Canyon Views Keep Away the Autumn Blues
Now that the heat of summer is starting to fade into the coolness of autumn, it’s the perfect time to visit the Grand Canyon. Take in gorgeous views of the area from helicopter, train, jeep, or water with some of the popular tours the area has to offer. You will find that these tours are perfect way embrace the coming of the new season.
The Majestic Helicopter Tour – North and South Rim gives you panoramic views of the Grand Canyon that you will never forget. You will see the deepest part of the gorge, the Colorado River, Dragon Corridor, and many other amazing views of the Grand Canyon during this tour. With all of the scenery spread below you, you have the perfect opportunity for pictures that will remind you of the incredible experience each time you see them.
After your exciting helicopter adventure, see more of the Grand Canyon in a more sedate style with the Grand Canyon Railway Budd Coach Train Tour. This relaxing train tour will give you great views from the comfort of a train coach. The train tour takes you through 65 miles of rugged, natural landscapes and gives you another chance to capture the unique beauty of the Grand Canyon on film to show your friends and family when you return home.
You haven’t fully experienced the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon until you’ve seen it lit with the vibrant fire of a colorful sunset. The Grand Sunset Safari Jeep Tour will give you those views and a fun tour by jeep. Your tour will take you through the Kaibab National Forest for sightings of wildlife and the forest before you head to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. At the rim, you will be taken to an 80 foot observation tower to watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, and San Francisco Peaks. This is another perfect opportunity for pictures, so don’t forget your camera!
One more tour remains to complete your Grand Canyon adventure, so get ready for the Antelope Canyon Tour. This relaxing cruise experience gives you the chance to take in awe-inspiring views of the Grand Canyon. The tour begins at Wahweap Bay and takes you through the Canyon on the Navajo Nation and then through the Glen Canyon Dam. Your cruise is a great opportunity to get pictures of the canyons contrasting with the water, so don’t forget to put more film in your camera after your other tours!
Make Las Vegas Your Destination for an Independence Day Celebration
If you are looking for the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day, look no farther than Las Vegas. Offered for the Fourth of July celebration are several exciting activities including many fireworks displays, patriotic parties, and several great entertainers including Kenny Chesney, Sugar Ray, Little River Band, Mike Epps, and more that will be playing throughout the city. No matter what way you celebrate the Fourth of July, you’re sure to have a great time in Las Vegas.
While in Las Vegas, there are several shows and activities to enjoy. One show in particular is Jersey Boys. This story is about four New Jersey kids who had a rough start but rose to the top and became the great American entertainers Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Hear favorite songs such as Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more as the cast plays out this amazing story. The set is filled with wonderful rock and roll memorabilia that creates the perfect setting for the show.
For an experience unlike any other, fly high above the ground and enjoy beautiful views of Las Vegas as well as the Grand Canyon with Maverick Helicopter Tours. There are several offered tours that allow you to witness the beauty of the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano, and more! Choose the tour that fits your schedule and experience a trip you’ll cherish forever.
No matter how long you plan on staying in Las Vegas, there is a Las Vegas Meal Ticket that will work perfectly for your needs. Purchase a 1, 2, 3, or 5 day ticket that will pay for meals at participating restaurants which include Planet Hollywood, Pampas Brazilian Grille, La Salsa Cantina, Tacone Flavor Grill and Daiquiri Bar, and many more scrumptious dining choices located throughout the city.
New York City Tours by Land, Sea, or Air
New York City
This June, you can tour the Big Apple on its roads, the surrounding water, or high above its skyscrapers. Ride on a bus, ship, or helicopter to see everything from the bright lights of Times Square to the tall steeple of the Chrysler Building. The most famous and popular attractions are included, no matter what method of transportation you decide.
For a tighter focus on the downtown area, you can ride in a double decker bus that makes its way to places like Union Square, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The tour lasts two to three hours, and after seeing the tour highlights, you can stop by your favorite spots later for a better look. As you are riding downtown, you will witness the lifestyle and culture of New York City residents.
You can get a better view of the famous city skyline inside a New York Water Taxi, cruising the waters that surround the island. The tour starts in the evening, so you’ll be able to view famous attractions like the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty in the sunset. Before your tour ends, you’ll see the entire city lit up in full splendor.
If you would like to see the city from the air, there are several helicopter tours to choose from. Hop on the chopper for a close view of everything from Ellis Island to Central Park. View both the tiny details up close and a panoramic view of the bigger picture as your pilot takes you high in the sky. You’ll love both the flight experience and the scenery.
The best of New York City awaits you; see all of the biggest skyscrapers, brightest lights, busiest streets, and more with any one of these special tours. Reserve your spot soon!
Las Vegas Area is Full of Adventure
Las Vegas has long been known for its vibrant nightlife, its casinos and its glitzy downtown. But Vegas is so much more than just poker chips and live shows, and beyond the big city lights, there is plenty of outdoor adventures to satisfy the Vegas traveler as well. So whether you prefer the attractions beneath the neon lights, or you would rather fly into the Grand Canyon on a helicopter, Las Vegas is the place for you.
Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour
For a once in a lifetime thrill, climb aboard a helicopter and descend into the breathtaking Grand Canyon. On the ride, you can marvel at the overhead views of Lake Mead, the imposing Hoover Dam, and the Las Vegas strip. But the highlight of your ride is likely to be the 4,000 foot descent into the Grand Canyon, where you will land along the Colorado River and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the majesty of the canyon’s rims towering high above you. This is sure to be the ride of your life!
Deluxe Hoover Dam Tour with Buffet Lunch & Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory
Another sightseeing adventure you won’t want to miss is the Deluxe Hoover Dam Tour. Not only will you get to see the impressive Hoover Dam and the beautiful Lake Mead below it, but you also will be treated to a buffet lunch and a scrumptious sampling of Ethel M Chocolate Factory’s famous candy. Don’t forget to take the time to walk through the adjacent Desert Botanical Garden where you can savor the sights and smells of desert flora.
Finally, after exploring the great outdoors, you can still take the time to enjoy the city attractions in Las Vegas, with the Las Vegas Power Pass. This great card is no gamble as it is sure to grant you access to all your favorite Vegas attractions at low or no cost. You can check out the Las Vegas Zoo, The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, or Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, along with many other attractions in the city. So whatever you like, chances are you can find it in Vegas!
