It’s been a long winter, but spring is right around the corner. And there’s no better place than the Great Smoky Mountains to bring in a new season. With a dusting of snow still on the mountaintops and wildflowers beginning to bloom in the valleys, you can move seamlessly from winter to spring. The
In the spring, the Great Smoky Mountains alternate between snow lingering on the mountaintops from the winter and new growth in the beautiful, lush valleys. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy the best of both worlds. Read on for our favorite things to do in the Smoky Mountains in March. Go Hiking
Twinkle lights, holiday music, warm scarves and mittens, snow on the mountains…these are a few of our favorite things about strolling down the streets of Gatlinburg as we squeeze in a little Christmas shopping on our Smoky Mountain winter vacation.There are so many delightful shops where you can find unique gifts for that special person
Love is in the air in the Great Smoky Mountains. Breathtaking vistas, sprawling valleys, cascading waterfalls, colorful foliage, and awe-inspiring sunsets create a spectacular backdrop for you to connect with each other and with nature. Steal a kiss and exchange adoring glances surrounded by exquisite natural beauty as you explore one of the most scenic
Handmade arts and crafts are some of the best preservers of local history. Art influences the way we see and appreciate the culture around us. And artisans have an innate ability to not only encapsulate a piece of history in a single work of art, but they somehow capture the feeling and presence of the
From rustic corn-whiskey to copper stills to the fresh mountain springs where it all begins, the Smoky Mountains are steeped in the history of moonshine. Take a hike in the Smokies, and you’re bound to stumble across hidden caves with the abandoned remains of stills left over from the days when moonshining was at
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,
Long before the Great Smoky Mountains became a national park and popular tourist destination, the southern Appalachian people settled here and brought with them a rich and distinctive heritage whose influence is still felt today. Take a quick glance around, and you’ll find evidence of their homesteads in restored and renovated log cabins, barns,
Need a remedy for those post-holiday blues? Head to the Great Smoky Mountains for an inspiring winter vacation. With fewer visitors and a lot less traffic, you’ll have easy access to gorgeous mountain views and exciting winter activities. Ditch the binge-watching and step outside to breathe in the crisp mountain air. From ski slopes to
