With more people getting vaccinated and the country starting to open up again, 4th of July celebrations are coming back with a bang in 2021! Discover one-of-a-kind things to do, and expect all your favorite patriotic festivities to return decked out in red, white and blue. Catch a parade, listen to live music, feast
The Great Smoky Mountains are dotted with small towns whose storied histories are filled with a rich mountain culture that reflect the ancient natural beauty of these haze-covered hills. From the very beginning of Smoky Mountain civilization, people have been creating handcrafted items like pottery. And those traditions have continued and evolved throughout the years,
The breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors is the main reason most people choose to vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. From trout-filled streams that are excellent for fly fishing to invigorating hikes through the woods to whitewater rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter – the Smokies are a big draw
Adventure. Freedom. Speed. Escape. It’s time to get the bike out of the garage and go for a ride. But it’s not just riding, is it? It’s more like flying with the wind in your face and nothing but the open road ahead. A motorcycle ride is oxygen for the soul. When
The Smoky Mountains region is known for its rich musical heritage, especially bluegrass music. There are some great places to hear bluegrass music in the area and we’ve pulled together 7 of our favorite places to hear bluegrass music (along with other genres) in the Great Smoky Mountains. (This information is subject to change.
Warmer temps and rushing rapids can only mean one thing in the Smokies…it’s time for whitewater rafting! Whether you want the exciting adrenaline rush of Class IV rapids, or you’re looking for an easy family-friendly float, the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains make rafting one of the most exciting things to do in
Just imagine it: a mountain stream rippling through the forest. You step into the soothing rush as the wind softly whispers through the trees. You find the rhythm of the cast and let the line fly through the air. The lure glances against the water’s surface with a light splash, and you feel the
Hiking in the Smoky Mountains is a fun outdoor adventure any time of the year. But something really special happens in spring. Winter recedes back into its cave, and new life appears everywhere from deep in the valley to the very tops of those smoke draped peaks. The Smokies are transformed from a winter
Springtime in the Smokies is truly something to behold. Winter fades and is replaced by new life as the mountains are transformed into a vibrant and fragrant wonderland. The area’s temperate climate makes for an eye-popping variety of ephemeral wildflowers that appear in all their natural splendor each spring. Wildflower season starts in late
Enchanted forests draped in thick green moss, waterfalls hidden in a foggy mist, a majestic castle built for American royalty, and a bewitching secret fairy hideaway. The Great Smoky Mountains are filled with scenes straight out of a fairy tale. Or maybe the fairy tales were inspired by the ancient and mystical Smokies themselves. The
