Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Information about the Great Smokey Mountains National Park or better known as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or just the Smokies. Get the history, hiking information, and other details here.
Two Years Later, Two Major Smoky Mountain Trails Open
While tornadoes are fairly rare in this part of the state, a few that sprang up two years caused quite a bit of damage in the park that was still being felt up until just a few days ago. Due to the storm that produced those tornadoes, the national park service had to close two […]
National Park Asking for Volunteer Guides
If you’ve ever wanted to give back to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for all that it has given to its millions of visitors over the years, now could just be the perfect time. And no, they aren’t asking for money or anything like that. Just time and a helping hand. Plus, you get […]
Celebrate Junior Ranger Day Saturday in the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is getting ready to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with special activities at all three visitor centers. Children can earn a free Junior Ranger patch by completing three of the specially planned activities. They include ranger guided walks, historic toy making, a talk with a wildland firefighter, a blacksmith […]
Some Smoky Mountain Facilities to Remain Closed This Year
If you’re planning a camping trip in the Smokies this year, make sure the locale you’re looking into is still in operation. This following some recently announced federal budget cuts have some vacationers scrambling to find a new spot to pitch a tent this spring and summer. These cuts will directly affect a handful of […]
Visits to the National Park UP 7.5% in 2012
Think the economy is having an effect on the Smoky Mountain area? Think again. Officials from the National Park services reported that half-million more visitors toured the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2012 than in 2011 – a 7.5 percent jump. Most officials say that the increase is due primarily to the mild weather […]
Backcountry Camping Fee Increase for 2013
For anyone planning a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2013, just so you know the backcountry camping fee will increase to $4 person starting in most likely January. It marks a change in the national park’s backcountry reservation and permitting process. It’s all for a very worthy and good cause […]
Hiking in Gatlinburg TN and the Great Smoky Mountains
Information on hiking in Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover the beauty, history, and nature of the Smokies along numerous hiking trails in Gatlinburg, TN.
Sugarlands Visitor Center
Stop by Sugarlands Visitor Center before heading into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park coming from Gatlinburg.