When you consider that more than 10 million visitors pass through the gates of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, it’s not hard to imagine the resulting damage if they all took something home with them. What you find in the park stays in the park—or at least …
Some regions of the U.S. are defined by huge mountain ranges and a sense of adventure. Both the Rocky Mountains and the Smoky Mountains epitomize aspects of American history and lifestyle. Adventure, solitude, and tourism abound in either of them not to mention mountainous holiday location landscapes and a plethora …
The western entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is served directly by a couple of routes that run straight out of Knoxville. The main one heads out along I-40 then off Exit 407 into Gatlinburg. The alternative is State Route 441 out of Knoxville’s downtown, which leads through …
The Smoky Mountains are well-known historically for the gold belt that runs through them. One method of extracting small amounts of precious ore from the ground is known as gold panning due to the pan used in the process. But can you pan for gold in the Smoky Mountains today? …
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a huge range that stretches all the way through Eastern America from Virginia to Northern Georgia. The mountains in turn form part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and include the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway as well as Shenandoah National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains on the …
The best time to visit Gatlinburg will depend on what reason you are visiting, and while the summer is popular with July seeing the biggest influx of tourists into the Gatlinburg area many people love taking in one of the many winter events on offer. To help you decide when …
Growing up in the Appalachians, you can find a wide variety of lush greenery, thrilling theme parks, cozy mountain resorts, gorgeous seasons, and one stunning national park. And while Gatlinburg is certainly home to a number of restful winter days to share with family and friends, it can become impacted …
Gatlinburg is one of Tennessee’s most popular travel destinations, but is Gatlinburg safe? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so clear-cut. Millions of people visit Gatlinburg every year and have a wonderful experience, but that doesn’t mean the town is completely safe. Statistics show that Gatlinburg has higher crime rates than most …
Gatlinburg is a town of so many attractions that you might be tempted to stay forever. But sadly, most travelers have to cap their visit sooner or later. Generally, the answer to how many days should you stay in Gatlinburg and the ideal amount of time to spend in the …
If you’ve ever been through the Gatlinburg area, you know that Tennessee has some of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the country. As part of the greater Appalachian mountains on the eastern ridge of the United States, the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina proudly …
