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We pack quietly and quickly in the darkness. Using our headlamps to piece together our possessions, we carefully load our packs, hoist them on our backs and off we go. It is very very dark&h… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Asheville NC invites visitors to join them for ranger-led hikes across the park on Friday, November 27, 2015. Hikes will be offered in the Catalooche… Read More

Looking for free things to do in Asheville, NC? With a 5,000-foot elevation change, our area of the lush Blue Ridge Mountains has one of the longest-running fall color displays in the c… Read More

Blue Ridge Parkway Tunnel With a 5,000-foot elevation change within 50 miles of Asheville, North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains have one of the longest-running fall color displays in the… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to comment through June 27th on a proposal to increase fees at frontcountry campgrounds and picnic pavilions along with proposed change… Read More

For those of us “young bucks,” the Great Smoky Mountains has always been part of the National Park Service. We don’t remember a time when logging companies had destroyed ne… Read More

We’re coming up on an important day in the history of the National Park Service: its 100-year birthday! August 25, 2016 marks the centennial of the NPS, and in honor of that exciting m… Read More

We’re almost there—the 100th birthday of the National Park Service is just around the corner! Begun on August 25, 1916, this amazing organization celebrates its Centennial in 201… Read More

One of my bucket list locations has always been Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina. I had heard that there was elk in the valley and had seen pictures of them but never made it to thi… Read More

Even though Old Man Winter is already tightening his icy grip on the mountains, it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do in the Great Smoky Mountains.Winter is an excellent time… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the 2017 spring opening schedule for park facilities. Here are a few key dates to remember: Roads – Secondary Roads are sc… Read More

The most visited national park in the U.S. is located right here in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park—home to more than 800 miles of hiking trails and ov… Read More

Top 10 Things to Do in Asheville for Nature Lovers originally appeared on Green Global Travel. For a relatively small mountain town with a population of just over 87,000, there is a surprisi… Read More

Regardless of your holiday fantasies, whether you love to sit and watch the sun set quietly or walk around to see nature at its finest or a strenuous hike around the ridges is what tips you… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are excited to announce a new opportunity for the public to participate in service projects across the park. Park staff have coordinated ten Smo… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced a fee increase for frontcounty campgrounds and picnic pavilions effective March 1, 2018. Over the past year, officials reviewed public… Read More

Travel Experta, Expat Mama, Educator and Entrepreneur - Inspiring Families to New Horizons If you want to visit a place that has history, beauty and plenty of outdoor interests, Maggie Vall… Read More

Summer Solstice is not only the longest day of the year, but also a great learning opportunity! Teach the kids (or yourself) about the scientific reasoning behind this extra-sun-filled day a… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced plans to open Clingmans Dome Road this weekend beginning Saturday, March 31. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials plan to conduct a 120-acre prescribed burn in Little Cataloochee on Thursday, April 12, weather permitting. Little Cataloochee T… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind park visitors to exercise caution as they view and photograph elk to protect both the animals and themselves. Elk have entered the fall b… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials continue preparations for Hurricane Florence and have announced road and facility closures beginning Saturday, September 15. Predictions from th… Read More

Dcument Of Cataloochee Wayne Caldwell Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announce upcoming Fall “Smokies Service Days” volunteer projects. These unique opportunities allow community members and park visito… Read More

“One of boyhood’s traditional toys has come of age. Jim Gasque, North Carolina sportsman, has proved that the ordinary slingshot, when properly made and used, can be an adult wea… Read More

The Friends of the Smokies will be holding several events for hikers across North Carolina over the next several weeks. This includes Smokies 101 and the Smokies 900-Miler Challenge Panel. T… Read More

4. If the owner is a member of a known renters’ association, such as the Vacation Rental Managers Association, or advertises the property through a well-known vacation rental website… Read More

Save a ton of money on your next group vacation to the Smoky Mountains in a Large Cabin by taking advantage of our exclusive Freedom Fun Pass. Offering. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers continue to search for 58 year-old Kevin Mark Lynch who went missing on Saturday, July 27. Lynch was reportedly last seen walking along the bound… Read More

After spending four nights lost in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kevin Mark Lynch was found by searchers. At approximately 4:25 p.m. searchers discovered Lynch, ale… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced that the main access roads into Cades Cove and Cataloochee will be closed for road construction projects for several months this… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced that the expected closure of the main access road into Cataloochee has been postponed. The county road just outside the park, Cov… Read More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the main access road into the Cataloochee area, Cove Creek Road, will be closed by the North Carolina Department of Transportatio… Read More

There’s no question that the Smoky Mountains are a beautiful place to vacation where you can enjoy stunning views of mountain peaks and the lush green valleys that dot the landscape. M… Read More

Beginning on Monday, June 8, the following areas will be accessible: * Cades Cove and Smokemont Campgrounds* Anthony Creek Horse Camp* Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and Clingmans Dom… Read More

Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer visitors insight into places of natural or cultural importance that hold “outstanding… Read More

The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increa… Read More

This content has been created in partnership with Hotels.com Ahh. Gatlinburg in fall. The best and worst time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fall foliage is some of t… Read More

I have always wondered why “Great Smoky Mountains National Park” is the most popular national park of USA. In 2019 it had the highest number of visitors – 12.5 million. Yos… Read More

When people come to Pigeon Forge, often they look forward to visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s home to more than 800 miles of trails, offering ample hiking opportu… Read More

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Next up in my Things to do that Aren’t Hiking series is Great… Read More

near Waynesville, North Carolina.Notice the valleys and ridges that stretch before you. Cherokees named this area Ga-da-lu-tsi, meaning "standing up in ranks," referring to the seemingly end… Read More

Known for their majestic appeal, flock of tourist attractions, unique culture, and country charm, the Great Smoky Mountains allure many to travel to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville… Read More

If you want to visit a place that has history, beauty, and plenty of outdoor interests, Maggie Valley is an excellent choice for outdoor lovers. The town is located in a scenic area, close t… Read More

fun snow experience. They travel to the area to ski, or simply to enjoy the beautiful white landscapes. Maggie Valley is not just beautiful in the winter though, it’s home to amazing s… Read More

Eco-adventures are becoming extremely popular. You may wonder why but the answer is simple, it’s possible to have a great vacation while helping the planet and perhaps even learning so… Read More

If you have never had a Pigeon Forge vacation, now is the time to do so. This picturesque city attracts over 11 million tourists annually due to its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountai… Read More

North Carolina is known for its alluring parks, beautiful natural landscapes, creativity, and art. It is bordered by Virginia, Tennessee, the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina, and Georgia. The… Read More

Can you imagine a place that houses beautiful mountains, lush forests, flowing streams, magical waterfalls, colorful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife? The Great Smoky Mountains, a foreste… Read More

 Emily had to discipline her problem student in the 1901 Beechgrove two-room schoolhouse in the Cataloochee Valley Read More

I don't know about y'all, but I love a good story. My favorite places tend to have interesting tales behind them. That's probably why I wind up visiting the Beech Grove School in Cataloochee… Read More

For many golf fans, the courses they play are works of art and the architects who design them are legends. Playing on the same green as golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Robe… Read More

Los picos de las montañas irregulares, los bosques verdes y las cascadas preparan el decorado para una gran aventura en las Grandes Montañas Humeantes, uno de los parques nacio… Read More

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Join us as we explore the best national parks in April. From the majestic mountains of Colorado to the stunning deserts of Arizona, the… Read More

Most of us know the Great Smoky Mountains as one of the most entertaining and attractive tourist destinations. Spanning the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, it is a part of t… Read More