Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Check out our extensive guides to the best things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park including an overview of the best outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations in the Smoky Mountains.
Visiting Kuwohi (& Why They Changed Clingmans Dome’s Name)
If you’re visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a journey up to the summit of Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee, and formerly known as Clingmans Dome) is
10 Amazing Animals in the Smoky Mountains (& Where to See Them)
In our experience, wildlife in the Smoky Mountains is both abundant and diverse, including amphibians, birds, large mammals, and reptiles. Some of the amazing
Exploring the Fontana Dam and Visitors Center on Lake Fontana NC
Visiting the Fontana Dam and Visitors Center was high on our list of things to do during our latest car camping trip around the Great
The 10 Best Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains in Winter
The Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee are spectacular at any time of year, including Winter. Sure, the chilly Smoky Mountains Winter weather
The 10 Best Smoky Mountains Hotels to Visit in NC & TN
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg TN, and Pigeon Forge TN are huge vacation destinations complete with theme parks, ski resorts, and other fun attractions.
The 20 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the Smoky Mountains
Autumn annually amazes western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee visitors with fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains. In our experience, the best scenic views in the Smoky
30 Great Smoky Mountains Facts for Trivia Buffs
People head to the Smokies of North Carolina and Tennessee for many reasons. Some want to go on epic Great Smoky Mountains hikes, while others
The 15 Best Smoky Mountain Waterfalls to Visit
Of all the Great Smoky Mountains attractions, chasing waterfalls is arguably among the most popular and rewarding activities. The Great Smoky Mountain waterfalls are
The 20 Best Things to Do in Cherokee NC & the Qualla Boundary
[Updated May 9, 2023] Cherokee, North Carolina is not like any other town we’ve ever visited during our extensive explorations of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Visiting Mingus Mill in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cherokee NC)
With the endless array of things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it can be difficult to figure out which activities and attractions to
20 Best Things to Do in Bryson City NC & Swain County
[Updated February 13, 2023] Bryson City is surrounded by Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the north, Fontana Lake to the west, Cherokee NC to
20 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Smoky Mountains (NC & TN)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular of all the national parks in the United States. And if you’re looking for unspoiled natural
The 15 Best Great Smoky Mountains Campgrounds to Visit
A guide to the 15 Best Great Smoky Mountains Campgrounds to Visit, with camping options both inside and just outside the national park.
The 15 Best Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
[Updated Sept 19, 2024] Straddling the boundary of North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses over 500,000 acres and is the most
Hiking the Deep Creek Trail to 3 Waterfalls in Bryson City NC
Spanning more than half a million acres, Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. Averaging over 14 million visitors
Exploring Oconaluftee Indian Village & Visitor Center in Cherokee NC
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians strongly resisted the Indian Removal Act of 1830, even as many other Native American tribes were forced westward and out of
The Cataloochee Valley Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Created in 1934 and encompassing 522,419 acres, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in America, attracting more than 10 million travelers