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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While you might have read that pets are prohibited on the trails within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, they actually are allowed in several areas of the park! This means you can bring your beloved pet along for the fun and let them enjoy some exercise among the beauty of the mountains! Here are […]
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Autumn is one of the most popular times of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The weather gets cooler and more comfortable, and the leaves start changing colors! It’s a beautiful time in the Smokies, and you probably want to know more about it! Here are the top 4 things to know […]
