17 Best Things To Do in Gatlinburg From a Local (2023)
There’s a joy that comes with being someplace like Gatlinburg with time to burn and a little money in your pocket. We recently spent a day in Gatlinburg with my
Interactive Tennessee Fall Foliage Map, 7 Fall Tips (2023)
They say the beauty of the leaves in Tennessee in the fall is due to the diversity of trees in the forest. Local flora – depending on what part of
7 Tips for Best Places To Stay in the Smoky Mountains
Recently, I had some out-of-town guests visit me near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They stayed in a nice cabin overlooking the Gatlinburg SkyBridge. It got me wondering about
13 Amazing Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg for Every Skill Level
Gatlinburg sits on the Western edge of the Smoky Mountains. That means there is a significant change in elevation moving East to West from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
5 Best Smoky Mountain Swimming Holes From a Local
Growing up in the Midwest, my nearest beaches were hours away. Sure, you could swim in a lake or river or stream. But it was never quite like a summer
Tips for the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, What You Should Know
With one of the flashier names in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail can be one of the more relaxing experiences in the Smokies.
9 Highest Peaks in the Smoky Mountains, Ranked
I interviewed a guy from East Tennessee once whose “thing” was mountain climbing. He wasn’t a particularly rich guy, just a guy who loved the thrill of climbing up high
A Guide to Synchronous Fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains [2023]
You may have heard about the synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But did you know that each year, the National Park Service (NPS) holds a lottery
8 Best Times To Visit the Smoky Mountains, Ranked
Vacation days are precious. So how many days should you allocate for your Smoky Mountain vacation? Of course, that’s really only a question you can answer. Factors like distance, personal
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