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Blessed with exotic sandy beaches, amazing sights, fascinating natural attractions, many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and great art and monuments, Italy is the most sought after holiday hotspot in the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Cub Report from the Great Smoky Mountains Association is reporting the first documented sighting (and only the second siting ever) of a Le Conte's sparrow inside the Smokies. It was spotted and photographed (photo on right) along the trail from the Sugarlands to Gatlinburg.

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

When caravanning, you will find that you have loads of spare time on your hands. This is a great opportunity to start a new hobby or pick up an old one.

A Perfect Sayulita Beach Place is situated in Mexico, Sayulita village set with stunning sunset views & palm trees. Beautiful beach life If you are looking for great food, a great beach then this is the place to stay & enjoy vacations. It is quiet and less crowded like the rest of Sayulita and hopefully will stay that way.

Tom Harrington, a volunteer for the Great Smoky Mountains, made the trek up to Gregory Bald yesterday to observe the status of the world famous Flame Azalea blooms at the summit.

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.

If you're anywhere near the Great Smoky Mountains in the next three weeks or so, whatever you do, don't miss the flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald. Azalea lovers from all over the world come here to visit perhaps the finest display of flame azaleas anywhere on the planet.

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.

Bear spray is illegal in national parks, however, individual parks can override this law using an instrument called a 'Superintendent's Compendium.' This explains why bear spray is allowed in national parks out west, but remains illegal in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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

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.

Bear populations and backcountry campsite warnings are on the rise in the Great Smoky Mountains again. Check out the photo of the young bear that locked himself inside of a car.

The National Park Service has recently launched a new Holiday Events Page on its website. Plus, two events in the Great Smoky Mountains for the holidays.

Huge old-growth trees and history await you on this awesome hike in the beautiful Cataloochee Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains. Click to find out how this trail got its name.