Fun overflows at the Cascades™ in 2007

Visitors to Dollywood’s Splash Country in 2007 enjoy serenity and tranquility with a splash of adventure at The Cascades™, the water park’s new $2.8 million leisure pool. The project represents the largest capital investment in Dollywood’s Splash Country’s history. The water park opened in May 2001. “The Cascades takes me back to my childhood when me and my brothers and sisters were lucky enough to discover a little mountain cove where we could cool off from the summertime heat,” Dolly Parton said. “We’d keep that swimming hole a secret as long as we could, but I’m looking forward to sharing The Cascades with everybody!” The Cascades features a lagoon-style, 8,000-sq.-ft., beach-entry pool. Surrounded by the lush landscaping of trees and plants, the pool’s centerpiece is a waterfall that spills from a giant rock grotto. With 25 interactive elements, The Cascades includes four slides that weave throughout the grotto. In addition, guests will feel the refreshing effects of 20-foot water sprays from a geyser situated on the pool’s edge while a contoured seating area offers a respite from the activity. Younger guests will discover a series of small coves around the pool’s perimeter filled with slides, misters and bubblers. For relaxing, The Cascades offers a 24,000-sq.-ft. tiered deck space with chaise lounge chairs. Eight Waterside Retreats, cabana-style units with such amenities as cable television, ceiling fans, dining tables and poolside food and beverage service, are available for rent. Dollywood’s Splash Country is a 30-acre water adventure park located adjacent to Dollywood theme park. Situated in a wooded mountain setting, Dollywood’s Splash Country also features the white water rafting adventure ride Big Bear Plunge™, the Downbound Float Trip lazy river, two interactive children’s play areas and 25 additional water adventure slides. In 2006, Dollywood’s Splash Country was recognized for the second time by the Travel Channel as one of the country’s top ten water parks. In 2001, Dollywood’s Splash Country was named the World Waterpark Association’s Best New Water Park in America. The park operates May 19-Sept. 16.