Smokey Mountain Wildlife Encounter at Ober Gatlinburg
Bears, Otters, etc etc. Recorded March 13, 2014 - Follow me below:
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OBER GATLINBURG TN TOUR & AERIAL TRAMWAY RIDE
A must-see Smokies Attraction is Ober Gatlinburg. Most famous for being the state of Tennessee’s only Ski and Snowboard Area and although winter is definitely their peak season, they keep their doors open when the snow melts as well! It’s a year-round destination that's worth visiting no matter the season. It has plenty activities for ALL ages and is a place everyone can enjoy.
At the end of the day– dine together & travel together in style via the Aerial Tramway! It’s ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST AERIAL TRAMWAYS Soaring over 11,000 feet above Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The two 120-passenger counter-balanced cars provides an amazing aerial experience for all ages. They depart from downtown Gatlinburg and lift you up directly to the Amusement Park and Ski Area.
History:
The tramway was completed August of 1973 and is now celebrating it’s 45th anniversary. Having carried MILLIONS OF PEOPLE to Ober Gatlinburg!
This cable car will take you on a breathtaking 2.-mile ride up to the Amusement Park & Ski Area. The Tram station is located at Parkway and LeConte Street in downtown Gatlinburg (1001 Parkway).
ICE SKATING AT OBER GATLINBURG Once at the top There’s plenty to do. Strap on a pair of skates and glide around Ober’s indoor ice arena! The 140′ X 75′ indoor ice arena is the centerpiece of Ober Gatlinburg’s enclosed mall and is open year-round.
ICE BUMPER CARS AT OBER GATLINBURG
These round tubes have wheels and their own motor which lets you glide around the ice with ease. The controls are a like playing a video game, smash into other cars or simply sit and spin in circles!
SKI MOUNTAIN COASTER ride begins with a 1000 ft tree-covered and relaxing ride to the top, simply enjoys the view to the top of mountainside. Once at the top, riders are now in control of their own speed for the next 2750 ft of turns, dips, zig-zags, corkscrews and G-force adventures.
ALPINE SLIDE AT OBER GATLINBURG
since 1976! The Alpine Slide continues to be a huge hit at Ober Gatlinburg. Take the Scenic Chairlift to the midway point, then once you unload, your “chariot” awaits! These sled-like carts have a push/pull lever so you can control your speed as you wind down either of the 1800’ parallel tracks.
SCENIC CHAIRLIFT the most peaceful rides the Chair lift allows you to see the best view in the Smokies without hiking. It is the longest Chairlift of its kind in the United States and takes you to the peak of Mount Harrison.
Fun facts:
The Towers used on our Scenic Lift were built for the 1956 Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy Winter Olympic Games, but were not actually used for them. The Gatlinburg Ski Corporation bought them to create the lift for the “Big John” slope.
Made of pure steel, these towers can last indefinitely with proper care. They have been upgraded including new drive system and chairs in 2014.
ANIMAL FRIENDS AT OBER Wildlife Encounter is proud to share with visitors the black bear family, including Minnie and BJ, and their now grown 6 yr olds, Holly and Chief.
The River Otters playing at the underwater viewing area, the beautiful Bobcats and the Birds of Prey, in an enclosed aviary and other native species will also have homes at this new facility.
includes various species of native Smokies wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, flying squirrels, turtles and snakes.
The Wildlife Encounter is a privately funded, municipally sponsored zoo, licensed by the U.S.D.A. as an exhibitor. It has been put in place to provide people with an up close viewing of native wildlife in a safe environment.
BLUE CYCLONE, SHOOT THE CHUTE, AND LIGHTNIN’ WATER RIDES AT OBER GATLINBURG
Our water raft rides are a super fun way to beat the heat in the summertime. Bathing suits are not required for any of our water slides because we offer the protection of rafts. You may get splashed, but that is just part of the fun!
The Blue Cyclone is our largest slide with lots of turns inside a blackout tunnel.
CHAIR SWINGS AT OBER GATLINBURG
A favorite for youngsters and their families, the chair swing has been a staple attraction for many years.
CAROUSEL AT OBER GATLINBURG
A classic experience, you and your little one can ride the carousel all day with just one ticket.
MUSIC:
Savfk – Short but Strong!
Original music by Savfk (youtube.com/savfkmusic facebook.com/savfkmusic)
Savfk – A Thousand Hollow Words
Original music by Savfk (youtube.com/savfkmusic facebook.com/savfkmusic)
Savfk – The Messenger
Original music by Savfk (youtube.com/savfkmusic facebook.com/savfkmusic)
Savfk – Cousin Ben
Original music by Savfk (youtube.com/savfkmusic facebook.com/savfkmusic)
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Ober Gatlinburg Mountain Top Amusement Park - Alpine Slide / Aerial Tramway / Retro Arcade / SkyRide
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Ober Gatlinburg's Summer Attractions Video
Ober Gatlinburg's Summer Attractions from 2016.
Ober Gatlinburg's Spring Attractions Video
Ober Gatlinburg's Spring Attractions from 2016.
Anakeesta in Gatlinburg - Mountain Top Attraction - Ride Thru & Tour of Sky Lift / Tree Canopy Walk
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Ober Gatlinburg Animal Reserve, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Otters playing
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Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway with Mall Attractions in HD
Take the ride up to Ober Gatlinburg, have a look around the mall area and then we xplore the Smokey Mountain Wildlife Encounter, followed by a ride back down the Aerial Tramway. Recorded March 13, 2014 - Follow me below:
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Gatlinburg SkyBridge
A fire swept through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and into the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee on November 28, 2016, killing 14 people and injuring 190 more. Damage caused by the fires is estimated at over $500 million. The chairlift in Gatlinburg was there for years and one of the attractions that was destroyed. They rebuilt the chairlift ride and added SkyBridge on Memorial Day 2019. It is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the United States at 680 feet long. I decided to take my Uncle Earl down to the Smoky Mountains and he picked SkyBridge as a place he wanted to visit. The only problem was that he is afraid of heights. He struggled a bit with the chairlift ride up, but handled the bridge just fine. The next day, he climbed up to Clingman's Dome! We did heckle him quite a bit at the bridge, but it was all in fun and we were quite proud of him.
Tour of the Moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg, TN.
This video is from December 2017.
Perlebergs riding the tram down Ober Gatlinburg
Perlebergs riding the tram down Ober Gatlinburg
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Aerial Tramway ride Gatlinburg Tennessee in Autumn
We are riding the Ober Gatlinburg Tram back down to Gatlinburg, Tennessee on October 23rd, 2008. There's about 100 people riding this tram, the max capacity is 120 people. The Tram traveles up and down from Gatlinburg to Mt. Harrison in the Smokey Mountains which this particular mountains' elevation is 2700 feet. The trip takes about 10 minutes and the top speed is 23 mph. traveling a distance of 2.1 miles and costs $10 round trip per adult. Every time the Tram goes over one of the cable towers, the tram car dips down a little departing the tower top causing all the whoa's and woowee's. A little scarey at first but very safe! At the top there is an amusement park complete with a food court, indoor ice skating, a Black Bear wildlife encounter, Arcade, Alpine Slide (like riding a large skateboard on wheels down a concrete chute-YIKES!!!), a Bungee Run, Water Rides and Kiddie Land. Also, there's a very scenic chairlift on Mt. Harrison that takes you up even higher to the pinnacle! That lift ride takes 15 minutes and it is breath-taking in so many ways! It's the longest chairlift ride in the south and costs only $7 round trip. It's a GREAT experience and I highly recommend it to everyone! The Smokey Mountains are sooo beautiful and photo opportunities are endless.
The Rail Runner Mountain Coaster
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July 16, 2018-4pm