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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BBQ Festivals in May
One more month of Spring to go before the Summer season starts. Every season in the Smokies comes with its own set of natural wonders, pleasures, colors and a certain "spirit" in the events. For Spring, we celebrate nature's reawakening with the newly minted emerald green of the mountains, the bright and pastels of the many gorgeous flowers that bloom from one end of the Tennessee hills to the other, the sublimely relaxing wind bursts, rains and 70-degree temperatures, and special events unlike any we have throughout the year.
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5 Top Hiking Trails in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN, is one of the most stunning outdoor destinations in America. Discover the top Gatlinburg hiking trails in this guide from Bear Camp Cabins.
5 Spectacular (and Free) Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, TN
How will you spend your days on your next Smoky Mountains getaway? Try these 5 totally free things to do in Pigeon Forge and have a blast on a budget!