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
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
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
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
The Cades Cove Campground in the Smokies, a Complete Guide
For some people, a vacation getaway means a room with a nice, comfortable bed. Possibly with a view of the mountains and a balcony overlooking a babbling brook. Maybe they
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
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing, a Complete Guide
I’ve always liked Ober Mountain, formerly known as Ober Gatlinburg, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. There’s an aspect of nostalgia with the place I quite enjoy, starting with
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
The 5 Best Golf Courses in Gatlinburg, TN Ranked
When you build a golf course in Gatlinburg TN, the terrain makes you adjust to a few realities. One of those realities is it’s hard to find room for a