Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn The Smoky Mountains’ half-million acres extend beyond the best-known attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. While millions visit for the iconic views, there are some spots not everyone knows about. Here are five places that may not be on your list. 1. The Sinks The Sinks is a waterfall in the…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn While snow is possible in the other parts of the state, your best bet is concentrated in a small area in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the far southeastern part of Tennessee. For most of the Volunteer State, because of the lower elevations and humid subtropical climate,…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Wondering what it looks like right now inside the most visited national park? Here are four live views, plus two daily trail cameras. National Park Live Cameras Newfound Gap Newfound Gap’s webcam is the best one to look for snow, as it’s the highest elevation National Park Service webcam operational year-round….
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Our favorite photos show how beautiful the Smoky Mountain area is. Most are inside the national park, while others are outside in Gatlinburg, Townsend, and Pigeon Forge. We took all these photos and will update them as we add more! Little River Road Between Townsend and Gatlinburg Along Little River Road,…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn This resort is over 6,500 ft elevation, requires at least a 5-mile hike each way to get there, and has supplies hauled in by Llamas. Sounds interesting, right? Other people think so too! This lodge is so popular it sells out for the year (spring to fall), right away when the…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn The Sinks is located on Little River Road, west of the Sugarlands Visitor Center, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you’re taking Little River Gorge Road from Gatlinburg to Townsend or Cades Cove, you’ll drive right over it. Little River Rd is also one of the best scenic drives in…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn The towns around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have a mix of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. And, in some places, an overwhelming amount of tourist attractions! Some people want the authentic Smoky Mountain experience,…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn A black bear’s viral shopping spree last night at a Gatlinburg candy store has wildlife officials delivering a grim warning: these cute encounters often end in the bear’s euthanization. The Tennessee Wildlife Agency and Appalachian Bear…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn While snow is possible in the other parts of the state, your best bet is concentrated in a small area in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the far southeastern part of Tennessee…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn In a contest that would make Willy Wonka proud, Dolly Parton is giving families across America a chance to win an unforgettable Dollywood experience. The beloved country music icon has partnered with TNvacation.com and hidden special…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn The Smoky Mountains are one of our favorite places for a vacation. They mix beautiful scenery, family-friendly attractions, and outdoor adventures. We know vacations aren’t getting any cheaper. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn The closest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, which is around an hour away. A rental car is almost necessary for a Gatlinburg vacation as you’ll need a car to get anywhere in the…