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Anakeesta - There's Magic in the Mountains

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Anakeesta - There's Magic in the Mountains

  • Anakeesta Experience
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      • Chondola
      • AnaVista Tower
      • Treetop Skywalk
      • Dueling Ziplines
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      • Mountain Coaster
      • Gem Mining
      • BearVenture
      • Treehouse Village
      • Splash Pad
    • Dueling Zipline
    • Mountain Coaster
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      • Cliff Top
      • Smokehouse
      • Kephart Cafe
      • Tap House
      • Pearl’s Pie in the Sky
      • Great Outdoors Trading Company
      • Adventure Outpost
      • Catching Fireflies
      • The Mercantile
      • Smile! Photos at Anakeesta
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      • Best Views of the Smokies
      • Memorial Forest Walk
      • Best Selfie Spot
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Fri, January 22nd 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Become an Ana Junior Explorer!

Children 11 and under are invited to discover nature and expand their imagination! Every child can earn a series of explorer badges by completing our fun filled, educational activity wilderness book to receive their official certificate and become an Anakeesta Junior Explorer expert!

This program is FREE with any children’s admission pass and is offered seasonally at Anakeesta.

Nature is our friend, let’s do our part to learn and protect it!

 

Here’s how to complete your explorer journey

  • Purchase a child’s admission pass ( online child passes must be shown at the ticket booth before loading the chondola )
  • Receive a FREE Ana Junior Explorer book from a guest service agent at the ticket booth.
  • Follow along with Ana and Yoka, your explorer guides, as you complete the activities to learn about nature and earn your badges!
  • Complete all 3 badges to become an official Junior Explorer at Anakeesta and earn your certificate of achievement!

Tag us online @ANAKEESTATN on Facebook and Instagram to share your adventure with other explorers!

Climate Badge
Identify the weather on Anakeesta mountain!
Adventure Badge
Help the gnome complete the rail runner maze!
Wilderness Badge
Locate the hidden creatures on the Treetop Skywalk!

Download Your Explorer Book Now!

Our interactive explorer guide offers education and fun activities to enjoy any time! Children can express their creativity before visiting Anakeesta, while they are at the park, or take a piece of Anakeesta home! Thank you for becoming a Anakeesta Junior Explorer for life!

 

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info@anakeesta.com

576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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