Smoky Mountains

If you are planning a weekend getaway to the Smoky Mountains with your family, consider extending your vacation for a few days! While it is impossible to see and do everything in the Smokies in just one trip, you can see so much more with just an extra day or two! Here are the top 5 reasons to take a long vacation in the Smoky Mountains with your family:

There are several ways you can spend time outside in the Great Smoky Mountains. You can just relax and enjoy food you’ve made when you go on a picnic. Get up and get in some exercise when you go for a hike. Want to cool off in the summer? Go tubing or rafting on the river. Check out these 6 ways to spend time outside in the Great Smoky Mountains:

The Great Smoky Mountains are known for their beauty and all of the incredible natural features you can see, from mountain views to waterfalls. Most of the waterfalls are accessible through hiking trails, creating a fun thing to do with your family and friends. With all of the waterfalls you can see, you might be wondering which ones you should hike to. Here are the top 5 waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains you need to see:

You should take your family on a picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains the next time you’re in town! Eating a meal together is one of the best ways to bond with each other, and what better place to spend time outside and eat together than in the national park? Here are the top places to have a picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains:

Exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great way to spend time together as a family. You can get out in nature, teach your kids about plants and animals, and add in some exercise when you go on Smoky Mountain hikes! There are several hiking trails you can choose from, but we want to share some of the best ones for families. Check out these top 6 Smoky Mountain hikes to go on with your family:

If you love staying with us, then you probably love the East Tennessee area! We want to share some neat things you should know about Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. If you love history, then you’ll definitely love this list! Here are 6 things you should know about Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge:

If you have talked to other folks who have visited Gatlinburg, you have probably heard them rave about the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail! This scenic 5.5 mile loop road is a narrow, winding trail that allows you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area! Here are the top 3 things you need to know about experiencing a drive along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail:

Whether you are a serious botanist or a weekend gardener, the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage offers a fabulous opportunity to experience professionally guided walks, exhibits, and other learning opportunities to explore the region’s rich natural and cultural resources! Altogether, there are more than 150 programs that you can join throughout this wonderful event. Here are the top 5 things you need to know about the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage:

When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you definitely want to get out and explore. You want to see the beauty of the area, as well as enjoy it up close. There are so many activities you can do to enjoy the mountains! Find out more about the top 5 things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

Bringing your parents or grandparents to the Smokies? You’ll want to be able to get out in the national park and explore, but there are so many hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains to choose from! We’ve put together a list of the best trails for seniors to go on that aren’t too difficult but still have plenty of the park to see! Here are the top 5 hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains for seniors: