The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range's signature blue-gray haze. Unfortunately, the Smokies are also synonymous with ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

The magic of the Great Smoky Mountains is something every Southerner must experience at least once. And like with other Southern stalwarts (think sweet tea and fried chicken), where a taste ...

There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company looked ...

Mingus Mill near Cherokee, North Carolina. It’s no secret that the Great Smoky Mountains are famous for leaf-peeping. Every fall, this region of the Appalachian Mountains puts on an incredible display ...

There are lots of great places to check out the fall foliage this time of year, but the Great Smoky Mountains not only provides you with prime leaf peeping opportunities but plenty of other things to ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park ranks as most popular in the U.S. in a recent poll. National Park Week runs from Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27. National Park Week is no exception.

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Forested mountainside at sunrise in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S. - Werksmedia/Getty Images While the National Park Service (NPS) saw more than 12 million visitors venture into Great Smoky ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded over 11.5 million visits in 2025, according to official National Park Service ...