Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres – this is the country’s most-visited national park. Vacationers often start in Gatlinburg and make their way to one of the park’s famous paths where they can find everything they’ve been looking for. A hike through the Great Smoky Mountains – whether it be on the Appalachian Trail itself, a wildflower walk, or a trip to one of the many waterfalls – will leave you with a smile and a lasting impression. Because the experience changes season to season, there’s always a new scene to come explore.
Current Park Updates
Gatlinburg Officially Designated as the “Gateway To The Smokies”
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days Begin May 6
“Into the mountains I go to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir
National Park Blog Posts
Your Guide to Birding in Gatlinburg
Whether you’re an avid birder, a recreational watcher – or newly...
Ghosts of Gatlinburg: 10 Haunted Places to Visit this Fall
Gatlinburg may be a popular tourist destination, but beneath the surface, is a town with a...
Biking in the Smokies
See Original post. Above photo by Carter Rutledge It can be hard to find a place to bike in...
Top 8 Things to Do This Summer in Gatlinburg
Summer is the most awaited season of the year, and there's no better place to enjoy it...
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Smokies Life
A nonprofit organization authorized by Congress since 1953 to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park through educational projects.