Is the Laurel Falls Hike Easy? Here’s What You Should Know
Laurel Falls has always been one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail features a cascading waterfall with an upper and lower section
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Entrance Fees, What You Should Know
There are several reasons the nation owes the great state of Tennessee a debt of gratitude. Many of them are related to food, sports or music. We also owe a
A Simple Guide to Smoky Mountain Parking Passes, Park it Forward
Beginning March 1, 2023, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will launch the Park it Forward program. The new program is meant to help generate revenue to improve visitor services and
The Best Places To Stay in the Smoky Mountains, What You Should Know
Recently, my out-of-town relatives came to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and stayed in a really nice cabin overlooking the Gatlinburg SkyBridge. It got me wondering about where
17 Most Beautiful Smoky Mountain Waterfalls
There’s a war at work in the high country along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The war began before there was a Tennessee and before there were Carolinas. In fact, the
How Do You Get to Andrews Bald? What To Know Before You Go
In the days before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, herders kept livestock up in the high mountains. These herds performed something of a service, keeping the naturally occurring mountain
There’s a Troll Bridge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains are rich in history and full of hidden gems. Through the sands of time, these lost landmarks become something of whimsical fantasies. An old spring house
Gatlinburg Hiking Trails: 17 Iconic Trails, Ranked
For some, vacationing is an art. It’s about feel and flow and beauty and emotions. For others, it’s science; a feat of engineering. In Gatlinburg, vacationing can be both art and
Cades Cove Lake: The Effort To Turn the Cove Into a Body of Water
Driving along the edges of East Tennessee’s lakes, there are signs that things are not always as they have been. Decaying grain silos rise up inexplicably from the water. In other
Secrets in the Smokies: 5 Little Known Facts and Stories
It should come as no surprise that an ancient mountain range cloaked in a thick forest and shrouded in mist has secrets. Many of those are lost to time. Each