National Park Blog

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited National Park in the United States of America! This popular vacation destination offers scenic drives, beautiful hikes, stunning waterfalls, and more! The park straddles North Carolina and Tennessee and encompasses an area of over 816 square miles (over 520,000 acres)!

Whether you are looking for information on fishing in the Smoky Mountains, trying to locate a perfect picnic spot, or want to help your kid join the Junior Ranger Program, we have you covered!

The Great Smoky Mountains or the Blue Ridge Mountains? Which One to Choose?
September 13th, 2024 by Brittany Mendez
Why Are the Smoky Mountains So Famous?
August 8th, 2024 by Brittany Mendez
What Are the Most Visited Places in the Smoky Mountains?
July 8th, 2024 by Brittany Mendez
Summer in the Smokies: Top 7 Things to Do and See
June 10th, 2024 by Brittany Mendez
Spring Hikes in the Smoky Mountains: Which Trails Are Best?
May 13th, 2024 by Jasmin Diaz
Best Wildlife-Watching in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
April 9th, 2024 by Vicky Reddish
Incredible Timelapse Footage of the Smokies
March 21st, 2024 by David Angotti
Mysteries of Cades Cove: Whispers in the Wilderness
March 20th, 2024 by Jasmin Diaz
2024: Top Ranked Solo Travel Destinations in the World
February 29th, 2024 by Brittany Mendez
10 Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Great Smoky Mountains
February 22nd, 2024 by Jasmin Diaz
What’s New in the Smokies for 2024: The Most Exciting Attractions to Explore
January 22nd, 2024 by Jasmin Diaz
Spring Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains
January 21st, 2024 by Vicky Reddish