The best day hikes near Gatlinburg each offer all that the Great Smoky National Park has to offer. Whether it’s a stream, geological outcropping or a vista view, each of these days hikes are a ...

NATIONAL PARK — The Friends of the Smokies Trails Forever hiking program has restarted for the 2025 season. On Wednesday, ...

Tucked in the eastern corner of Tennessee, Gatlinburg is more than just a stop on a map. It’s the kind of place that speaks ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look for parking along Park Headquarters Road. Once parked, plan to walk into Gatlinburg for a bite before trekking back. I recommend some griddle cakes at Crockett's ...

Join me as I share the national pabest Smoky Mountain vacation ideas for every traveler based on my experience exploring the ...

The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, a nearly 6-mile-long, one-way road, offers spectacular mountain scenery and hiking access to two of the region's most popular waterfalls: Rainbow Falls and ...

A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky ...

These trails will take you to some of the best sunset views in Tennessee.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WATE) — While the famous Laurel Falls Trail is closed and several other trails remain closed due to damage from Helene, there are still many wonderful things ...