Over 1600 species of flowering plants live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is why it's sometimes called the “Wildflower National Park.” With the spring season approaching, what could be better than a weekend getaway to see one of the world's most mesmerizing floral regions in all…
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Flanking the south edge of Clingmans Dome, the Forney Ridge Trail leads hikers on a 3.6-mile round trip trek to beautiful Andrews Bald. Nothing is more motivating to hikers than the promise of a pretty view at the end of their journey, and the Forney Ridge Trail boasts both sprawling views and…
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Winter is a beautiful time of year to visit Gatlinburg. The snowcapped mountains are beautiful, and everything seems to slow down when the temperatures drop. If you’re looking for some of the best views in Gatlinburg this winter, don’t miss out on these great locations when it snows. The Mountains…
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The Foothills Parkway is a national parkway that traverses the foothills of the northern Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. The 72.1-mile (114 km) parkway connects U.S. Route 129 (U.S. 129) along the Little Tennessee River in the west with Interstate…
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For those of you who have yet to cross this epic hike off your trail list, here are some simple hacks for maximizing your Mt. LeConte experience and even (possibly) scoring reservations at one of the most popular hike-in lodges in America. 1. Know Thy Trail While all roads may lead to one of the…
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