Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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6 Best Places to Visit in the Smoky Mountains in Fall

There’s truly nothing else quite like the Smoky Mountains in fall. The crisp mountain air, the vibrant colors painting the landscape, and the peaceful serenity that settles over the hills. It’s a time when nature puts on its best show, and you don’t want to miss it.

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How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Inspires Children to Read

Discover how Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library helps children learn to read by sending them free books every month.

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The Old Mill

Since 1830, the still-functioning, water-powered old mill churns out delicious, old-fashioned candies, warm artisan breads (like the Chocolate Chip Cherry Sourdough and Honey Wheat) from the bakery and on site pottery designs.