First Snow of the Year
Last weekend visitors to our area saw an unusual sight for this time of year- snow…and lots of it. Snowstorms hit the Smokies on Friday night and by Saturday morning […]
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Outdoor Adventures
Temporary Single Lane Closure On Newfound Gap Road
If you plan on heading to the tops of the Smokies sometime this month, be on the lookout for some construction work on Newfound Gap Road at the Morton Mountain
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Deer in the Smokies
Have you ever seen a deer in Cades Cove? Chances are if you’ve ever been there you’ve likely spotted a white-tailed deer. The best time to look for deer is
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Swimming in the Smokies
Playing in the water is synonymous with family vacations in the summer. Pigeon Forge provides plenty of places to do that. Families can choose between various pools at their hotel
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Laurel Falls Family Hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
I love our family times in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is so serene and peaceful, not to mention majestic and absolutely breathtaking. We like to just leisurely drive
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Historical Cemeteries to Visit in the Smoky Mountains
Visitors to the Smoky Mountains are constantly reminded that the Smokies were once a place where people actually lived. Some of these reminders include cabins, old homesteads, farmsteads and cemeteries.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Black Bears
Arguably the most famous species of animal native to the Smoky Mountains is the black bear. It is estimated that more than 1,500 bears live in Great Smoky Mountains National
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Fishing in the Smokies
Fishing in the Smoky Mountains is a time honored tradition that has been occurring for centuries. Before the arrival of European settlers, the waters of the Smokies were fished by
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Salamanders in the Smokies
Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the “Salamander Capital of the World”? That’s right. There are more salamander species in the Smokies than almost anywhere else
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“Quiet Walkways” and Nature Trails in the Smokies
The most popular way to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is by vehicle. The majority of the millions of annual visitors take in the views of the Smokies
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