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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3 Romantic Cabins to Stay In for Your Anniversary

Here are three cabins that are perfect for a romantic weekend getaway that will make an amazing anniversary gift.

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3 Places To Propose In The Great Smoky Mountains

You’ve met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and you want the proposal to be perfect. We can’t help you with your speech but we can help you decide where to get down on one knee.

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4 Magical Places In The Smoky Mountains

When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate magical places for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.