I went to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. 8 surprises made my trip harder — and better — than I expected.

I went to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and was surprised by free entry, a scenic tram, and difficult ...

Here’s how to do the Smoky Mountains without traffic and crowds

Sevierville, Dolly Parton's hometown near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a hidden gem for dog-friendly glamping and ...
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3 hidden spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explore

Finding the hidden gems of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a tall order-after all, it’s among the most-visited ...
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'Sleep tourism' is trending, and this Pacific Northwest city is America's ultimate sleep-friendly spot

If vacations tend to wear you out, we recommend giving sleep tourism a try - and this beautiful Pacific Northwest town is the ...

Hike the Appalachians from Chattanooga, America's first National Park City

Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its ...

I hiked the Appalachians to connect with nature—here's how

Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its ...

8 Most Charming Small Towns in Tennessee—From Mountain Escapes to Music Destinations

Experience Southern charm in tiny towns like Leiper’s Fork, Erwin, and Granville, known as “Tennessee’s Mayberry Town.” ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park urges visitors to carefully prepare following high number of emergency incidents

The National Park Service said hiking in the Smokies can carry risks because trail conditions can change quickly.
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Woman dies in cliff fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A 65-year-old woman is dead after a fall from a 60-foot cliff in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That was March 28 on the Alum Cave Trail, south of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the park’s public ...