Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Are you hoping ... but doing so requires a long and strenuous hike down the Appalachian Trail under winter conditions. The hike is close to 15 miles roundtrip ...

National Trails Day is June 7 and volunteers are needed to help install logs on an AT trail near Icewater Spring Shelter.

Starting in Canada and tumbling their way down the eastern section of the United States, the Appalachian Mountains are the ...

Beyond its natural beauty, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to southern Appalachian culture and ... Some secondary roads will close during the winter, but main routes, like Newfound ...

Skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain or exploring the winter ... For those seeking a more serene winter experience, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a must-visit destination.

Even so, “winter is a beautiful time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains,” National Park Service spokesperson Dave Barak told Knox News after the first winter storm of 2025 moved across the ...

There's also so much to do in the area I love Dollywood year-round, but the theme park is extra special during the winter because of its Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration. This time of year ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National ... and their connection to the mountains is inspiring. Then, I visited the Mountain Farm Museum, which showcases traditional Appalachian farming practices ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee are the tallest mountains in the Appalachian chain, hosting the world's greatest diversity of plant, animal, and insect life of any region in a ...

Finally, the winter offers a snow-draped ... This is one of the top things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Find 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the legendary trail that ...