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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Discover the Walker Sisters Cabin Along Metcalf Bottoms Trail

  • September 10, 2021

When the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was being created, hundreds of families were asked to leave their mountain homes. While some folks complied and others fought to stay, most families moved immediately. There were a select few who received a special lifetime lease to stay in their log cabin, including the six unmarried Walker Sisters. Today, you can still visit this historic cabin while hiking along the Metcalf Bottoms Trail! Here is everything that you need to know about the Walker Sisters and their cabin on Metcalf Bottoms Trail:

Everything You Need to Know About Biking in Cades Cove

  • August 1, 2021

Cades Cove is one of the most visited destinations in the national park, and you can experience all it has to offer when you visit! One of the best ways to explore it is on bike. There’s nothing better than feeling some mountain breeze in your hair while you take in all the gorgeous views around you. To help you prepare for an amazing ride, here’s everything you need to know about biking in Cades Cove:

Everything You Need to Know About the House of the Fairies

  • July 2, 2021

Sometimes it can be hard to remember that people lived in the Smokies before it officially became the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, there are still some structures in the mountains that remind us of this history, including those from the Voorheis Estate. If you love finding hidden gems in the Smokies, then you'll love paying a visit to the House of the Fairies! Here’s everything you need to know about the House of the Fairies in the Smoky Mountains:

4 of the Most Popular Spots Along Newfound Gap Road

  • June 25, 2021

Newfound Gap is one of the most popular drives through the Smoky Mountains. It has an elevation of 5,056 feet, which makes it the lowest drivable pass through the Smoky Mountains. The views as you travel along Newfound Gap Road are amazing, but there are also other things you can see while traveling the 33 miles from Gatlinburg to Cherokee, North Carolina. Here are 4 of the most popular spots along Newfound Gap Road:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates Its 87th Birthday!

  • June 15, 2021

We want to wish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a very happy 87th birthday! It’s now been 87 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 National Park was officially established! To celebrate the park’s birthday, we want to share some of our favorite things about the park with you:

4 Cemeteries that are Part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park History

  • April 30, 2021

When you explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you are constantly reminded that people once lived here with remains such as old cabins, churches, homesteads, and cemeteries. In fact, there are more than 150 documented cemeteries within the boundary of the park that offer a glimpse into past burial customs, religious beliefs, and cultural influences! Here are 4 cemeteries that are a fascinating part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park history:

5 Beautiful Smoky Mountain Wildflowers to Look for This Spring

  • March 23, 2021

Sometimes known as the “Wildflower National Park”, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is packed with beautiful blooms. This spring has brought a variety of some of the most iconic and unique flowers out, coloring the Smokies with mesmerizing florals. With over 1,600 species of flowering plants to find, visitors are in for a treat! Here are 5 beautiful Smoky Mountain wildflowers to look for this spring in the Smokies:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening Details

  • August 28, 2020

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 have been reopening. On Sept. 3, even more areas in the park reopened! We’ve got all the details on the reopening of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

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About the Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States! It has some of the best hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing you'll find in the U.S. We're sharing the inside scoop with you so you can plan your next trip to the Smokies.

 

 

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