Did you know that black bears don’t actually hibernate? Did you know that even if you aren’t lucky enough to see a black bear, evidence of their presence can be seen on any hike if you know what to look for? The Swag was blessed to have Joel & Kathy Zachry as Event Leaders during … Read More
Like it has for the past two decades, The Swag opened its doors to a wonderful organization, Friends of the Smokies. Their board of directors and some of its most generous supporters gathered for a fun-filled two nights at The Swag to help in its efforts to protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. … Read More
The first week of The Swag’s 37th Season is now in the books. What a week it was! We welcomed guests from all over the United States (and the world) …. from North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and even South Africa! Also, we were very fortunate to have Kathy and Doug … Read More
The Swag’s 37th Season officially kicked off on April 20th. The start of this season also marks a time of transition at The Swag. As reported last month, Deener and Dan Matthews, the founders and longtime innkeepers of The Swag, sold their luxurious mountaintop inn bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Annie and … Read More
These Swag Bars are some of guests favorites and so easy to make. We include them in our packed lunches to take on hikes or picnics. Ingredients 1 cup of white sugar 2 cups peanut butter 1 8oz. pack chocolate chips 1 cup white Karo syrup 6 cups of scrunched corn flakes Put sugar, syrup and … Read More
