Category Archive: Smoky Mountains
Abrams Creek Campground
February 15, 2022
Abrams Creek campground is a frontcountry campground on the western border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is recommended by the National Park Service as a tent only...
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Cades Cove Campground
February 15, 2022
The Cades Cove campground is one of the few frontcountry campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that is open year round, with select sites available during the off ...
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Cades Cove Trails: Top Hiking Trails Around Cades Cove
February 15, 2022
There are several popular Cades Cove trails that make great hikes all year long. In addition to these trails, it's also possibly to hike or bike the 11 mile Cades Cove loop road. T...
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Cades Cove History
February 14, 2022
Cades Cove is the most popular destination in the most visited national park in the country, the Great Smoky Mountains. The valley was home to many settlers before the national par...
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Great Smoky Mountains Rules & Federal Policies
February 2, 2022
Because the Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the country, it is imperative that visitors respect the park rules and federal policies put in place for best...
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Smoky Mountain Waterfalls: Auto Tours, Cascades, & Easy Access Waterfall Hikes
January 3, 2022
Not all Smoky Mountain waterfalls are only reachable via a strenuous hike. There are numerous waterfalls and cascades that you can drive to or view along a peaceful auto tour. Ther...
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The Sinks
August 24, 2021
The Sinks is a scenic location on the Townsend side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It features heavy cascades that seem to pour into a drain-like basin - thus the name...
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Metcalf Bottoms: Location & Things To Do
June 16, 2021
Metcalf Bottoms is one of the most enchanting parts of the Great Smoky Mountains, and it’s easy to see why. Mountain views and a babbling brook make Metcalf Bottoms a perfect pla...
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Fast Facts About Snakes in the Great Smoky Mountains
June 8, 2021
Part of what makes the Great Smoky Mountains National Park so magical is the unbridled access it provides to miles of untamed wilderness. This allows you to hike rugged trails, get...
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Where To See Synchronous Fireflies
May 25, 2021
The lottery for the synchronous fireflies display at Elkmont has come and gone. If you missed your chance to enter or were not awarded a pass, don't be too disappointed. While the ...
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