Category: Hiking

Ahh, fall is in the air! It’s hard to match the freshness of crisp leaves combined with the cooler weather. Taking time to travel during the fall season ensures you and your loved ones will go home with renewed inspiration and joy as you proceed through the year. Plan a fall vacation to the Smokies, […]

The Great Smoky Mountains encompass one of the most beautiful, unique and scenic places in the United States. Offering richly diverse flora and fauna, and one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Great Smoky Mountains are not to be missed.  Whether you are traveling through the region with a focus on nature, […]

The Great Smoky Mountains are the perfect destination for camping and nature enthusiasts. While you’re out there roughing it, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help make your camping experience a little more comfortable. Here are eight camping hacks to help you in the Smokies! 1. Make a bright lantern with your headlamp […]

The best moments of summer are shared around the waterhole. Specifically, the cascading natural waterfalls all around the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are some of our favorite pristine Smoky Mountain waterfalls you have to see to believe! Grotto Falls The perfect moderate hike for a hot summer day will lead you to Grotto Falls. This […]

Getting outside is good for the soul. The Great Smoky Mountains are a treasure trove of scenic camping spots that can help you realign with the great outdoors. Check out some of the best Smoky Mountain camping spots we recommend. Pigeon River Campground With quaint little rustic cabins, you won’t exactly be roughing it at […]

There are so many great things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, and having a picnic among the trees is up there on our list of favorite Smoky Mountain activities. We’ve put together a list of all the food necessities and some of the best spots to set up for your perfect picnic in […]

If you’re heading to the Great Smoky Mountains, you’re most likely planning to see some incredible views. They certainly do not disappoint. Whether you’re planning to spend some time on the Appalachian Trail, or just looking for a quick hike with the family, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a little something for everyone. […]

Discover Tuckaleechee Caverns with Erik in Townsend, Tennessee. Tuckaleechee Caverns are known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies.” They are estimated to be between 20 to 30 million years old! Come see them for yourself!

Are the paved hiking trails and even terrain proving to be boring or overpopulated? Do you want to get an exceptional view of the Smokies and break a sweat getting there? Why not take a trail “less traveled” where you can test your endurance? We’ve picked out three trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National […]

Winter brings a cold chill to the air, blankets the Smokies in snow, and gives visitors the opportunity to gear up with their stash of coats, gloves, and hats. There are plenty of things to do in the Smokies in Winter, and we’ve highlighted some of our favorite activities here for you. Outdoors Ober Gatlinburg […]