Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , a breathtaking sanctuary of natural beauty nestled between the borders of Tennessee and …
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Nov 19, 2024
We had great weather for our trip (Oct 19-21). The leaves were just changed enough to add color. We stayed at a major hotel chain on the main highway in Pigeon Forge across from the Island, and ver… Full review by Cathy S
Nov 13, 2024
We went in late October 2023. Fall colors were glorious. Hiking, walking and just taking in the beauty of this area. What a gift to all of us to have a place like this to visit. It was perfect. We we… Full review by livasida
Nov 7, 2024
So beautiful and breathtaking. A great variety of trails for any level of hiker. The best part was seeing all the wildlife, especially the black bears! We will definitely be back again Full review by Scenic727718
We are going in 3 weeks for the first time. Day 1 is Dollywood. Day 2 is Cade’s Cove hiking. Our last day, we are doing the Parrot Mountain place then lunch. Any suggestions on what we should do that second half of the last day? We have children and are a group of 10. Staying in Sevierville. Thanks!
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I would do one of the mountain coasters, drive Roaring Forks Motor Trail (takes about 45 minutes)
We are driving though Cades Cove (the 11 mile road) on either September 7th or 8th and I was wondering if I should expect heavy traffic during those days/that time of year? We are not sure what time of day we would be going. Any tips for us? Thanks!
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I would expect it to be busy, but haven’t been at that time myself. Not sure if any events are going on at that time; which would increase traffic. Go early; that helps.
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Why is the park modifying its firewood policies?
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Invasive insects and diseases that live in firewood are a growing threat to the forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding region. Tree-killing insects and diseases...
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