How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

What every one should know about black bears before visiting Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.

A stay at LeConte Lodge is well worth the trek. It was seven o’clock on a cool summer evening in East Tennessee as my mom and ...

Planning a trip sounds fun—and it is—but let’s be honest, it also comes with a lot of questions. Where should you go? What’s ...

Stay, play and explore at Sevierville’s luxe treehouse resort—plus ziplining, coasters, waterparks and Dolly Parton history.

There are plenty of glamping sites around Gatlinburg ... outdoor resort won No. 9 in the Best Luxury RV Resort category for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and its plethora of amenities.

If you haven’t been to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), you’ve most likely at least heard its hype, ...

It’s wildflower season in the Great Smoky ... best honey around. “I had a friend who used to hike with me, and he’d get very upset because I'd stop and smell the fragrance and make photos ...

It’s wildflower season in the Great Smoky Mountains ... said to make some of the best honey around. “I had a friend who used to hike with me, and he’d get very upset because I'd stop and smell the ...

From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rows of colors festooned a hillside ...

GSMNP encapsulates the best the Southern Appalachians have to ... is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. While Great Smoky Mountains National Park was largely spared by the brunt of that ...