June 29, 2025

Soak up some sun, then rinse and repeat. That’s the story of the last few days as it relates to the skies above the Smokies. As promised, the weekend started out stunningly, but then the heavens got cloudy, wet, and noisy. We’re looking at a repeat performance this Sunday, with hikers getting to enjoy distant views and a warm sun early, followed by some turbulent weather rolling in for the afternoon. Get as many miles in as you can today before the heat peaks and conditions sour. The hand-off from June to July will continue the pattern before what early predictions show as a pleasant upcoming holiday weekend.

This past winter off-season, we partnered with another great brand that - just like the Lodge - understands and values timeless tradition and has been serving its customers for 100+ years. This season we proudly made the jump to offering our overnight guests Royal Cup coffee, a southern Appalachian staple when it comes to roasting up several savory flavors. On top of that, the delicious sips that Lodge guests are now enjoying are a 100% Fair Trade certified product, which means rigorous ethical and environmental standards are all being met before delivering you that vital morning pick-me-up. There’s coffee…and then there’s coffee done right!