Recent News

Planning to spend a day soaking up nature by hiking and exploring? Then you have to bring a picnic along to stay fueled and enjoy a nice break from all of the activity. No matter which area of the park you’re exploring, a picnic area won’t be too far away. Check out these top 6 picnic spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for your next trip:

Cades Cove is the most popular area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a reason! With old farmsteads, hiking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife, it offers endless opportunities for enjoying nature. Here are 5 things you should do in Cades Cove Tennessee this summer:

Are you planning on visiting the <a href="https://smokymountainnationalpark.com/" title="$3" target="_blank"> Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> during the winter months? You’ll be glad you did because this area is beautiful this time of year. You’re able to see more of the landscape you can’t see when trees are covered in leaves, and you might just get to experience snow! Due to this unpredictable weather and seasonal closures, not every trail is accessible. Keep reading to learn more about hiking in the Smoky Mountains in winter and what’s open and closed.

When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains, you can’t miss out on the most popular destinations and that includes Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome)! People come from all over the world to experience the hike and breathtaking views from the 360-degree observation deck. To help you with your trek to the top, we want to share 7 things you should know about Kuwohi before you head out on the hike.

There are several places in the Smoky Mountains that are known for being haunted. But did you know the Little Greenbrier School might also need to be on that list? Several people have spent the night at the school, and they have reported experiencing disturbances or strange occurrences. So if you want to know if the Little Greenbrier School in the Smoky Mountains is haunted, keep reading.

The high elevation of the mountains makes it the perfect place to catch one of the most spectacular sunsets imaginable. No matter where you are in the park, there is a good chance you will be able to get some amazing pictures of the sun going down behind the trees. However, there are a few hidden spots to go in order to get the best views! Here are 4 of the best places to watch the sunset in the Smoky Mountains:

Not everyone likes to hike, but they still want to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer. That’s why we are sharing 3 motor nature trails in the Smoky Mountains that are perfect to explore! Each offer beautiful and unique views of the Smoky Mountains all that you can experience from the comfort of your car!

Hiking is one of the most common <a href="https://smokymountainnationalpark.com/things-to-do/" target="_blank"> things you can do </a> in the Smoky Mountains. If you’re interested in taking a hike in the Smokies, you’ll be happy to know that you can go hiking year round! Here’s what you can expect when you go hiking in the Smoky Mountains throughout the year:

There are plenty of ways to experience the nature of the Smoky Mountains, including exploring over 850 miles of hiking trails. If you want to go <a href="/blog/best-family-hikes-smoky-mountains">hiking with your family</a> for the first time, you’ll want to try a nature trail! Here are 4 family friendly nature trails in the Smoky Mountains you’ll have to hike:

When hiking in the Smokies, it is not uncommon to find trails that pass by or cross over water features like creeks and rivers. However, Smoky Mountain visitors often try to find the view of waterfalls along hiking trails! Here are 5 unique waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains that you’ll want to find:

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times in the Smoky Mountains. The leaves begin to change colors and there is a chill in the air. Because of the beautiful scenery, this is the perfect season to go on a hike. Here are 4 reasons to go hiking in the Smoky Mountains during fall:

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the country where black bears can live safe and free in their natural habitat. It is estimated that around 1,500 black bears call the Smokies home. While they can be found all around the park, there are a few places they prefer. Here are the 4 best places to see black bears in the Smoky Mountains:

Many people want to bring their pooch with them on vacation, and we don’t blame them! You can have a ton of fun with your dog in the area, including some dog friendly trails in the Smoky Mountains. There are only two trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that allow dogs. The other trails in the backcountry are off limits for dogs because they could bring disease into the habitat for wildlife, leave scents and scare off wildlife, or be prey to other animals. But, you can have a ton of fun on the trails that are pet friendly! Here’s everything you need to know about dog friendly trails in the Smoky Mountains.

<a href=" https://smokymountainnationalpark.com/popular-places-smoky-mountains/clingmans-dome/" target="_blank"> Kuwohi </a> is one of the most popular destinations in the Smokies, but few people truly know what lays below! Underneath Kuwohi Road, an ornately decorated hidden tunnel stands alone. It’s most commonly referred to as the Thomas Divide Tunnel, but it’s also frequently called the Thomas Ridge Tunnel, the Old Mule Tunnel, or other variations. Although it was once located on a hiking trail, the secret tunnel under Kuwohi is now one of the park’s best hidden treasures. Here’s everything you need to know about the hidden tunnel beneath Kuwohi:

The Great Smoky Mountains have a ton of incredible hiking trails people love to explore. From mountain views to waterfalls, there are all kinds of cool things to see when you’re hiking in the Smoky Mountains. Want to find something really unusual while you’re hiking? Check out these 5 hidden gems to find while hiking in the Smoky Mountains: