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July is the busiest month in the Smokies - - escape the crowds with a hike up to Brushy Mountain for some outstanding views of the eastern Smokies.

Looking for the perfect November getaway? This month is filled with amazing places to explore across the USA! Enjoy beautiful fall scenery, fun festivals, and fewer crowds. Whether you want to cozy up or go on an adventure, there's something for everyone. Check out our top 10 destinations to make your November unforgettable! Read more: https://www.crazyadventurer.com/best-travel-destinations-in-november/

Fall vacations offer a unique and enchanting experience that's hard to beat. The crisp, cool air, the vibrant foliage, and the cozy atmosphere create a perfect setting for relaxation and adventure. Whether you're seeking outdoor activities like hiking or leaf peeping, cultural experiences like visiting historic towns, or simply want to unwind in a peaceful setting, fall vacations have something to offer everyone. With fewer crowds and milder temperatures than summer, fall is the ideal time to explore new destinations and create lasting memories. https://www.touripia.com/travel-destinations/fall-weekend-vacations/

Excellent overview of the Great Smoky Mountains including an historical perspective of the development of the park and what the Smokies has to offer to the modern day visitor.

A brand new book regarding hiking in the Smoky Mountains was released by Amazon this past week. The book was written by William Hart and is called: 3000 Miles in the Great Smokies.

If you haven't yet hiked these seven trails in the Smokies, they must be on your to-do list for your next visit - or your just not getting the full Smoky Mountains experience.

Beginning this weekend, Great Smoky Mountains National Park launches its summer guided walks program. Each day, beginning tomorrow, June 20, and running through August 15, the park service will offer several programs and activities throughout the park, including several guided walks and hikes.

The number of Cabins & Chalets listings for your vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains continues to expand. You can now find a cabin or chalet of any size, with a variety of amenities, in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend & the NC Smokies. Plan your hiking & accomodations on the same website.

With over 800 miles of trails in the Smoky Mountains, how do know where to hike when visiting this National Park? The following article is a compilation of what I consider to be the absolute best hikes in the Smokies.

The following is a list of specials and discounts being offered during the month of December by cabin and chalet rental owners in the Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend as well as the North Carolina side of the Smokies).

We're still a couple of weeks away before the Cades Cove Loop Road closes on Wednesday & Saturday mornings for bicycles. However, there are still many options for cyclists in the Smokies area. Article includes suggestions for road cycling & mountain biking routes/trails in and around the Smokies.

The top seven hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, includes hikes to Mt. LeConte, as well as Gregory Bald, which is about to experience peak bloom for the world famous flame azaleas at the summit.

The best hikes in the Smoky Mountains includes Mt. LeConte, Grotto Falls, Chimney Tops, Abrams Falls, Andres Bald and Charlies Bunion

Each June in the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains, a natural phenomenon occurs that continues to baffle scientists. During a two week window in late spring, thousands of lightning bugs flash in complete unison. Other than the Smokies, the only other place this occurs is in southeast Asia.

Press Release announcing launch of Cottage, Cabins & Chalet rental listings on website for the Great Smoky Mountains area, including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend & the North Carolina side of the Smokies.

HikingintheSmokys.com is proud to announce the launch of our new cabin and chalet rentals page. Visitors seeking hiking information for trails in the Great Smoky Mountains can now find information for their overnight accommodations on the same website.

The number of closings and warnings posted at campsites, shelters and trails in the Smokies has increased to 16. A research ecologist from the University of Tennessee has stated that visitors should expect to see more bears this year. To emphasize this point, a bear broke into a house this week - in Knoxville!

HikingintheSmokys.com launches cabin and chalet rentals page on website for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend and North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains.

Yes, this is the same Rocky Top that inspired the famous lyrics that is now the fight song for the Univ of Tennessee. This hike is one of the best hikes in the Smokies, especially if you hit the trail in June when the mountain laurel is on full display at Spence Field. Make sure to watch the video.

Hike to one of the highest waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Make plans now to see the world famous flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spectacular display of wildflowers usually peak during the mid-to-late June time period. The hike to Gregory Bald is a roundtrip of 11.3 miles and a climb of more than 3000 feet, but is well worth the effort.

Hiking information for trail to the summit of Mount Cammerer and the historical "western" style fire tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hiking season has arrived in the Smokies again and with it, the famous LeConte Lodge that sits atop the summit has reopened. Check out this classic hike to the summit of Mt. LeConte, which includes the rich history of the trail, pictures and a travelogue video of the hike.