Update - Thursday, October 17 - Now that the Government Shutdown has come to an end, GSMNP is once again open and things should start getting back to normal quickly! Update - Wednesday, October 16 - As of 8 am today, the Great Smoky Mountain … [Read more...]
Getting To Know Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Pretend, for just a moment, that there were no outlet malls in Sevier County; There are no amusement parks. If those facts were true, the area would still have one of the largest tourist attractions in the area with the Great Smoky Mountains … [Read more...]
A Guide To The Foothills Parkway
Foothills Parkway is a project that has been in the works since 1944. It was promised to Tennessee as consolation for the Blue Ridge Parkway being located out of state. Originally, a 72-mile scenic corridor was planned that would hug the northern … [Read more...]
Clingmans Dome: What A View!
If you take Highway 441 out of Gatlinburg and head into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the right hand side of the road you'll find a 7-mile spur that runs along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. This serpentine byway, which ducks … [Read more...]
7 Family Friendly Hikes Near Gatlinburg
When visiting Gatlinburg, there several choices of entertainment to keep your family and friends occupied for days. One of the greatest attractions is the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which offers an incredible range of hiking trails … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg Area Drives Perfect for Viewing Fall Foliage
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is an all-season vacation getaway. The surrounding mountains and valleys are picturesque in the spring, summer and winter months, but perhaps the most spectacular season of all is autumn. Starting in late September or early … [Read more...]