By hikingsmokies 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 […]

By hikingsmokies 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 […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 17 September 2018

Fall in the Smoky Mountains is a wonderful time to visit! You can expect the trails to be littered with bright mixes of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Moreover, any vista point you pass will have a mesmerizing shade of fall colors to look at across the mountains. Because we want everyone to enjoy the […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 27 August 2018

Millions of visitors travel to the Great Smoky Mountains every year! Among those visitors many people bring along their beloved pets. Unfortunately, they are prohibited from many areas in the national park. Luckily though, there are still several places dogs are allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that are still fun areas for […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 20 August 2018

In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park you’ll find over 800 miles worth of hiking trails! Some are for novice hikers and others for more experienced hikers that have rougher terrain. Some of those easier trails are perfect to bring kids along on! Below we’ve put together a list of kid friendly hikes in the […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 06 August 2018

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park receives over 9 million visitors a year! So you may think it’s not possible to find not-crowded places in the park. However, that’s not true! We’re sharing several hikes in the Smoky Mountains that are less crowded than others and that are wonderfully peaceful!

By hikingsmokies Posted on 02 July 2018

When the weather is beautiful and sunny in the Smokies one of the best things to go do is find some waterfalls! You can go dip your toes in the cool refreshing water that you’ll find on some of the best hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains National Park! We’ve made a list of waterfalls […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 15 June 2018

When you go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains whether it’s on a short or long trail there are some essential things you need to know and bring. Being prepared is the best thing you can be when you are out in the wilderness! Follow our tips to make your next hike in the Smokies […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 11 June 2018

You may think you’ll have to hike for miles up rough terrain to see some of the prettiest views and coolest places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but that’s not the case! There are several easy hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains that lead to picture perfect waterfalls and historic buildings in the […]

By hikingsmokies Posted on 07 June 2018

There are tons of stunning sights to see in the Smokies. From local wildlife and waterfalls to inspiring mountain views! Those amazing mountains views attract millions of visitors every year, so where do you go to find the awe inspiring sights? Keep reading and we’ll share the top trails in the Smoky Mountains National Park […]