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
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
What To Do if You See a Black Bear, 8 Important Safety Tips
There is a lot of wildlife to see in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina – and it can be exciting for visitors to see animals in their
When Do Black Bears Hibernate in Tennessee? Some Never Do, Here’s Why
Are Tennessee bears just weird? Don’t they know they are supposed to be sleeping? It’s commonly thought that all black bears (both male and female) spend the entire winter sleep
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
9 best scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains, ranked
One of the great things about the Smoky Mountains is that just about any drive you take can be a scenic drive. There are spots on I-40 as you climb