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A 68 acre luxury resort in Gatlinburg, TN bordering The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Elk Springs Resort is the #1 rated property in Gatlinburg and offers 1 to 6 bedroom luxury vacation cabins with upgraded amenities such as luxury furnishings, full kitchens, home theater rooms, hot tub, pool tables, sauna and jacuzzi tubs. Relax on the covered deck of your private cabin and enjoy the amazing views and wooded seclusion at this premium mountain destination. Located in the historic Arts and Crafts Community, the resort is close to the many shops, galleries and cafe's throught the artists colony and is also only 8 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and 15 minutes to Pigeon Forge. We're secluded yet close to everything.

Welcome to the Dude Ranchers' Association, representing over 90 of the best dude and guest ranch vacations in the West. The Dude Ranchers' Association was formed in 1926 to preserve this special way of life and the wonderful environment in which dude ranching takes place. When you vacation at a Dude Ranchers' Association dude ranch, you can be sure of a quality vacation. Membership in the Association is a rigorous two-year inspection and approval process, to ensure that guests are treated to genuine western hospitality combined with the lodging industry’s highest standards. Our dude ranches offer all-inclusive vacations that are perfect for everyone, from the littlest rancher to Grandpa and Grandma. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, swimming, cycling, zip-lining, white water rafting, rodeos, campfire sing-a-longs, western dancing, fine dining, and more await your discovery on your next dude ranch vacation. Horses, Hats, Hospitality - Heritage, Honesty, and Heart. These are the foundations of every ranch. There is a little cowboy in all of us... come find yours today!

We hope you'll look our services over, and give us a call or E-mail us HERE if we can help you further. Here at Happy Trails Ranch we offer the best western riding lessons this side of the Lone Star state, and plush acres and boarding for your favorite horse. Our ranch is a dream come true for any horse and rider! We also offer fun birthday parties, field trip activities, and summer camps. We love creating special memories for kids and adults alik e!