Deep in the heart of the mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll find the town of Highlands. It's a location that draws ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

Gatlinburg is a cozy mountain town located near the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With its beautiful ...

Waterfalls are truly breathtaking, and a unique road trip through North Carolina gives travelers the chance to experience six ...

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.

Go early to beat the crowds On the park's busiest days, it's best to go to the park early to beat some of the crowds. The Great Smoky Mountains ... Rainbow Falls Trail and the Alum Cave are ...

Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best in the U.S. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City was named the 9th best scenic train ride.

It’s wildflower season in the Great Smoky Mountains, and beneath the long morning shadows ... bipinnatifida), a native wildflower whose nectar is said to make some of the best honey around. “I had a ...

The forest is lush and green, blanketing the park’s 6,000-foot peaks and obscuring streams, waterfalls ... While Great Smoky Mountains National Park was largely spared by the brunt of that ...

Hiking has to be the best way to enjoy the Smoky Mountains. After all ... but if you want a glimpse of the waterfalls, you should drive on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a 5.5-mile loop.

This 0.6-mile trail takes you to see a beautiful, 80-foot multi-level waterfall ... Smoky Mountains from Raleigh (By all means stay longer!) Join our free email community to receive free checklists, ...

See the trail map here. In Gatlinburg, the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is one of the best places to stay for families because it has a waterpark, Wild Bear Falls Water Park, which is ...