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!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Winter Guide
November 5th, 2019 by Brittany Mendez
The 5 Best Trails to Hike with Kids in the Great Smoky Mountains
August 16th, 2019 by Brittany Mendez
12 Fascinating Historical Stops Along the Cades Cove Loop
July 15th, 2019 by Brittany Mendez
Help Your Child Join The Smoky Mountains Junior Ranger Program
November 7th, 2017 by David Angotti
Top 10 Beautiful Places For A Smoky Mountain Picnic
August 4th, 2017 by David Angotti
Great Places to Go for a Jog in the Smoky Mountains
July 13th, 2017 by Brittany Mendez
7 Reasons To Visit Cades Cove
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July 10th, 2017 by David Angotti
Gatlinburg Wildfire & Smoky Mountain Wildfires
March 2nd, 2017 by David Angotti
How Can I Help Gatlinburg & The Smoky Mountains Recover From The Wildfire?
December 3rd, 2016 by David Angotti
Smoky Mountains National Park To Charge Tourist Access Fee
April 1st, 2016 by David Angotti
Best Spots to Spy Wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains
February 24th, 2016 by Brittany Mendez
The Good and Bad of Being America’s Most-Visited National Park
February 8th, 2016 by Brittany Mendez