Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is full of wonder! Here are our tips and stories to help you plan an stupendous vacation to this wonderland:

Smoky Mountain National Park Camping

Smoky Mountain National Park camping is a dream. Don’t like camping in a crowd? There’s definitely a place for you! Love the social life of a busy campground? You’ll find a home here that you’ll love and cherish. You’ll discover 10 traditional drive-up campgrounds with over 800 sites. They call these the front country campgrounds …

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Tree in woods with the white blaze mark for backpackers on the Appalachian Trail

Backpacking the Appalachian Trail in Smoky Mountains National Park

When Robert approached me about writing this guest article I immediately jumped on the opportunity to share it with you. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of my favorite parks. In his college days, Brad hiked this section and loves to reminisce, so it was fun to get an update on backpacking the Appalachian …

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Hen Wallow Falls: Best Smoky Mountain Hikes Series

A springtime hike to Hen Wallow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park definitely makes the list of great hikes to waterfalls in the Smokies. We enjoyed Hen Wallow Falls Trail in late April when the water is running fast and wildflowers are in bloom everywhere. You are in for a beautiful shaded hike through …

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