S ocial Program • Sunday, April 28 Evening reception for attendees and their guests (light snacks, no charge) • Monday, April 29 Morning Guest Program for guests of attendees (continental breakfast and information on appropriate excursions will be provided). The Guest Program fee includes participation on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as well. Fee for guests of attendees: $25.00 Evening Poster Session with dinner buffet for registered attendees. Guests of attendees may purchase tickets ($25.00). • Tuesday, April 30 Free Afternoon Local hiking trips can be arranged at no additional cost for any date. See Site Description for further information on local activities and sightseeing opportunities. • Wednesday, May 1. Evening Banquet at the Park Vista Hotel (preceded by a social hour). The symposium fee includes the social hour and banquet, but guests of attendees must purchase tickets. Fee for guests of attendees: $35.00 • Free Gatlinburg Visitor's Guide (click here) • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
The 115,000 square foot, 1.3 million gallon Ripley's Aquarium is home to 10-foot sharks, 8,000 exotic fish, and the world's longest aquarium tunnel. • Hiking in the Smokies
The map above shows an overview of the Smoky Mountains National Park and a few of it's hiking spots. Favorites include Cade's Cove (a scenic 11 mile loop rood), Chimney Tops (moderate 4 mile hike), and Clingman's Dome (scenic overlook). The Sugarlands Visitor Center, located just inside the park and about a mile from Gatlinburg, has a variety of hiking guides/tips/maps for visitors. Enrance into the park is FREE! • Dixie Stampede Dinner Show
Dixie Stampede began as a dream for Dolly Parton. And today it is one of the most spectacular dinner attractions in Pigeon Forge, TN. With 32 horses, dozens of cast members and seating for 1,000 around a 35,000-square- foot arena at each facility, Dixie Stampede is Dolly Parton's own creation. • Other Resources Gatlinburg Page by their Chamber of Commerce
|
