When people come to the Smoky Mountains in the fall, they want to take in the beauty of the changing leaves. There are several ways you can get out in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and enjoy the foliage, as well as the other fun things the Smokies have to offer. Here are the […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park began reopening May 9! The reopening of the park will happen in phases, and the first phase lasted for 2 weeks. The first phase included the opening of many of the roads and trails in the park. The second phase kicked off on May 19, and more things slowly […]
Your whole family will enjoy spending time together in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The most popular activity families enjoy doing together is going for a hike. We want to share some of the best kid friendly Smoky Mountain hiking trails your whole family will enjoy, no matter what age they are. Here are […]
The Smoky Mountains are home to popular spots you’ll love, like Cades Cove and Laurel Falls, but there are also some hidden gems in the park! If you’re hoping to step off the beaten path on your vacation and explore some lesser known areas, we can help. We’ve made a list of 5 hidden places […]
We want to wish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a very happy 86th birthday! It’s now been 86 years since the beautiful Smoky Mountains have been established as a national park. The government approved the creation of a national park in 1926, but it wasn’t until June 15, 1934 that the Great Smoky Mountains […]
If you have never been to the Great Smoky Mountains during spring, you should definitely plan a trip and come during this time of year! Flowers are starting to bloom, leaves are turning green, and everything just feels fresh and new again. You will find that there are plenty of fun things you can do […]
If you want to explore the Smokies and see gorgeous mountain views, you should hike on the trails! There are quite a few trails where you will see views of the mountains, but the ones we are going to share with you will blow you away. Check out these top 4 hiking trails in the […]
The Great Smoky Mountains have some of the most beautiful natural features in the world. A common feature people want to see in the national park is a waterfall. There are quite a few that are worth hiking to, and we want to share them with you! Check out these top 6 Smoky Mountain hiking […]
One of the wonderful things about the spring months in the Smokies is the annual display of beautiful wildflowers! There are more than 1,500 kinds of flowering plants that grow in the Great Smoky Mountains, which is more than in any other American national park! Spring is the best time to see these flowers since […]
When you think of the Smoky Mountains, you probably also think of black bears. They’re just one of the many animals that live in the national park, but they are by far the most popular! Everyone wants to see a black bear while they are visiting, and we want to share some interesting things about […]
Are you planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this coming spring? You might be wondering what you can do when you visit the national park this time of year. We want to share our top picks with you! Look at these top things to do in the Smoky Mountains in the […]
The winter season can be one of the best times to explore the hiking trails at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! During the winter, you don’t have to worry about applying bug spray or sharing popular trails with lots of other visitors. The winter also offers the unique opportunity to experience views that normally […]
