The invasion will usually take place on the Southern side of the home. A cabin that is spotlessly clean on a cold day can be invaded within a matter of minutes by an army of Lady Beetles – this typically happens immediately after the sun comes out for a few hours on a cold day (several times annually). Lady Bugs (Asian Lady Beetles) Invading Your HomeĪt certain times of the year (the exact dates are impossible to forecast in advance) Asian Lady Beetles impact the majority of cabin rentals in the entire Smoky Mountains region.

During peak seasons and major holidays, it can take 30 minutes or longer just to get off I-40 and another hour (or longer) to get to your cabin, condo, or hotel. The dreaded Exit #407 off of I-40 can back up for miles! The reason for all this traffic? The amazing towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park attract millions of people each year – 10,099,275 in 2014 to be exact. Traffic, which is not a factor druing low seasons like January, can be a big factor at certain times of the year. Below are seven reasons a vacation to the Smoky Mountains might be a HORRIBLE idea for you and your group: We LOVE the Smoky Mountains! However, we know that each guest and potential guest has a different idea of what the perfect vacation looks for.

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