Posted on 20 May 2020

Our favorite way to explore the Smoky Mountains is hiking! With more than 850 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll have plenty of trails to choose from when you visit. To help you decide where to hike when you visit soon, we’ve made a list of the top trails for hiking in the Smoky Mountains on your next tip.

Posted on 16 March 2020

You probably know about all of the popular hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of waterfalls and mountain views you have seen or know about. What you probably don’t know about are the cool, unique places you should hike to. Check out these top 5 unique spots to hike to in the Smoky Mountains:

Posted on 15 January 2020

Everyone hopes they will see wildlife when hiking in the Smoky Mountains. There’s nothing cooler than walking along and seeing a white-tailed deer grazing on grass or a black bear climbing a tree. While seeing these creatures in their natural habitat is exciting, you want to be sure you stay safe and the animals stay safe. Here are 4 things you should do when you see animals while hiking in the Smoky Mountains:

Posted on 19 December 2019

There are a ton of unique spots throughout the Great Smoky Mountains you can get to by hiking. One of the lesser known spots is the fairy house along Twin Creeks Trail. We want to tell you all about this cool little spot and how to get there. Here’s more about hiking to the House of the Fairies in the Great Smoky Mountains:

Posted on 08 October 2019

Looking for a trail that’s not too difficult but still gives you beautiful features of the Great Smoky Mountains? You should hike the Spruce Flats Falls Trail! You’ll get to see a beautiful waterfall and maybe even spot some wildlife along the way. Find out more about hiking the Spruce Flats Falls Trail here:

Posted on 17 September 2019

If you’re hiking just for a few hours during the day or overnight, there are some essential items you should pack. You don’t want to be without important items, especially when you’re out in the backcountry. Here are the top 10 things to bring on a hike in the Smoky Mountains:

Posted on 01 August 2019

When you go hiking in the Smoky Mountains, you want to be sure you’re prepared! Don’t go without all the equipment you might need or without the information you might need while you’re out on the trail. Here are 9 safety tips you will need when you go hiking in the Smoky Mountains:

Posted on 18 July 2019

Want to try a twist on hiking in the Smoky Mountains? Go hiking with Smoky Mountain Llama Trek! You can enjoy your favorite past time in a new way when you go with llamas! Check out these top 4 reasons why you should hike with Smoky Mountain Llama Trek:

Posted on 06 May 2019

A day spent with your family in the Great Smoky Mountains is sure to be a day you remember! From scenic drives, mountain views, and fun hiking trails there’s a lot to see and do! We want to help you plan for you trip, so we are sharing 5 of the best family hikes in the Smoky Mountains that are great for everyone!

Posted on 15 October 2018

Say you’ve come to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge on vacation and want to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You may have plans that evening for dinner or a show or maybe even to drive on to somewhere else. However, if you are going to be such a short drive from the national park you might as well explore it! We’ve put together a list of short hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains that are great for spending a little time in nature and not getting too tired.