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Summary Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Tennessee and North Carolina Acadia National Park: Maine Zion National Park: Utah Yellowstone National Park: Wyoming Grand Teton National Park: Wyoming Rocky Mountain National Park: Colorado Summer is undoubtedly the peak season for travelers eager to explore the breathtaking National Parks of the United States. However, the fall shoulder…
Summary Road Closure Due to Bear Activity Park Service Warnings Visitor Safety Recommendations Great Smoky Mountains National Park Faces Road Closure Amid Bear Activity Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed a park road due to bear activity during a time when the animals are foraging for food. The National Park Service (NPS) closed Rich…
Explore the best of America’s national parks, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife. Sequoia National Park, California Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee Denali National Park, Alaska Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Mount Rainier National Park, Washington Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii Yosemite National Park, California Arches National Park, Utah Grand Teton National…
Summary Great Smoky Mountains National Park Overview Exploring on Foot: Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Taking a Trolley or Shuttle Getting Around by Car Taxi and Ride-Sharing Options Seeing the Sights by Bike Accessible Travel in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park stands as the most visited national…
Make the Most of Your National Park Visit As of 2019, the United States is home to 61 national parks (and 418 national park sites), adding up to hundreds of thousands of acres of the great outdoors to explore. Visiting a national park is a great way to spend a vacation in pretty much every…
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jagged mountain peaks, verdant forests, and cascading waterfalls set the stage for big adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains, one of America’s best-loved national parks. Spread across 500,000 acres in the Southern Appalachian range, the park is a four-season wonderland, famous for its colorful spring wildflowers and the…
Exploring Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge: Getting Around with Ease Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, with heavy traffic in its gateway towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, especially during summer and autumn weekends when the foliage transforms the Smoky Mountains. Travelers driving to and from…
Best Times to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park Attracting more than 10 million visitors annually, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. With its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, it’s easy to understand why it draws so many. This 520,000-plus acre treasure spans the North Carolina-Tennessee…
Experience the Magical Synchronous Fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains At the USA’s most-visited national park, love is in the air – for lightning bugs. If you enter the National Park Service (NPS) lottery, you could win a chance to witness the magical spectacle as their tiny sparks fly. For roughly two weeks each spring, thousands…
Parking Tag Requirements at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park now mandates visitors to purchase a parking tag if they intend to stop for more than 15 minutes. This change, initiated by the Park It Forward Program launched on March 1, 2023, aims to manage the increasing number of visitors while…
Top Six Hiking Trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park With each season, you’ll experience a new and magical side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether popping with wildflowers in the springtime or exuding the most vivid shades of oranges and reds in September and October, you can embark on the same hikes year-round…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. With layers of rolling hardwood landscapes, 2100 trickling waterways and a mysterious fog that looms at seemingly all hours, it isn’t hard to see why. However, there are still opportunities for events to go awry, primarily due to lack of…
More than 520,000 acres of multifaceted, fog-draped, mountain euphoria await you at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s a terrain that appeals to the full spectrum of ages, especially kids. There are some key considerations to keep in mind if you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains with children. Our top tips will help keep the…
Scenic Road Trips in Great Smoky Mountains National Park A drive through and to Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers breathtaking advantages. While hiking allows you to connect closely with breathtaking waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and scenic rock trails, a leisurely drive provides a comprehensive view of this multifaceted 520,000-plus acre natural wonder. Additionally, there are…
Honor Dolly Parton’s Legacy Throughout Tennessee Ask any Tennessean the name of their patron saint, and they will all give the same answer: Dolly Parton, Queen of Glitz and Goodwill. While she is revered worldwide for her genius songwriting and musical talent, she holds a special place in locals’ hearts due to her lifelong dedication…
Unforgettable Experiences in Great Smoky Mountains National Park There is no shortage of nature-driven euphoria in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Towering hardwoods, quiet streams, and even the odd roaming black bear are accompanied by a steady, rolling fog generated by native vegetation – hence the name “Smoky” – which adds to the visual allure….
Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Renowned for its diverse flora, fauna, ancient peaks, and beautiful hiking trails, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the USA. This iconic park encompasses the shared borders of North Carolina and Tennessee, nestled within the majestic Appalachian peaks. The main…