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Newfound Gap Road Rehabilitation Begins: 7-Mile Stretch Under Construction in Great Smoky Mountains As someone who’s been exploring the winding roads of the Great Smoky Mountains for over a decade, I’ve got some important news for fellow park enthusiasts and travelers. This Monday marked the beginning of a significant rehabilitation project on one of the

Discovering the Hidden World of Lichens in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park As I stepped onto the damp forest trail early this morning, the fog still clinging to the ancient trees of the Smokies, I couldn’t help but notice the splashes of color adorning the rocks and bark around me. These weren’t wildflowers or

Newfound Gap Road Rehabilitation: What Great Smoky Mountains Visitors Need to Know As someone who’s spent years exploring every trail and vista in the Smokies, I get excited about any improvements to this natural treasure. The latest news is bound to impact both locals and visitors alike: a significant upgrade is coming to one of

Preserving History: The Hidden Treasures of Great Smoky Mountains National Park There’s something magical about standing in the misty valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains, knowing you’re surrounded by not just natural beauty, but layers of human history stretching back centuries. I’ve spent countless hours exploring these ancient mountains, and each visit reveals something new

Hidden Gems: Discovering the Smoky Mountains Beyond the Tourist Trail The Great Smoky Mountains offer far more than what meets the eye along the busy strips of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. As someone who’s spent years exploring these misty peaks and hidden valleys, I’ve discovered that the true magic of the Smokies often lies just

Newfound Gap Road Rehabilitation: 7-Mile Stretch Undergoing Major Improvements As I woke up to the misty morning views of the Smokies today, I couldn’t help but feel excited about sharing some important news that will affect both locals and visitors to our beloved Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Starting Monday, July 14, one of the

Affordable Family Fun in the Smoky Mountains: Tickets Just $10 with Free Entry for Kids Under 10 Have you been searching for a budget-friendly adventure in the Smoky Mountains that the whole family can enjoy? As someone who’s spent years exploring every corner of this majestic region, I’m thrilled to share one of the area’s

Experience the Magic: 7th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival Returns to Townsend in 2025 There’s something truly magical about watching colorful hot air balloons drift against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains as the summer sun begins to set. As someone who’s explored these mountains for years, I can tell you that

Echoes of the Past: The Little Schoolhouses and Cemeteries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park There’s something hauntingly beautiful about stumbling upon a little old schoolhouse with an adjacent cemetery while hiking through the mist-shrouded valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As someone who’s spent years exploring these ancient mountains, I still get