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The Sugarlands Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your exploration of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! You’ll not only find helpful park rangers, a fantastic bookstore and extensive natural history exhibits, but also several trails that depart nearby for your hiking adventures! Here are 4 fun Smoky Mountain hiking trails near the Sugarlands Visitor Center:

Hiking is one of the most common things you can do in the Smoky Mountains. If you’re interested in taking a hike in the Smokies, you’ll be happy to know that you can go hiking year round! Here’s what you can expect when you go hiking in the Smoky Mountains throughout the year: 

There are plenty of ways to experience the nature of the Smoky Mountains, including exploring over 850 miles of hiking trails. If you want to go hiking with your family for the first time, you’ll want to try a nature trail! Here are 4 family friendly nature trails in the Smoky Mountains you’ll have to […]

When hiking in the Smokies, it is not uncommon to find trails that pass by or cross over water features like creeks and rivers. However, Smoky Mountain visitors often try to find the view of waterfalls along hiking trails! Here are 5 unique waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains that you’ll want to find:

When you visit Cades Cove, you will be met with an array of historical buildings. If you love history, there are many different structures that you can hike to that tell the story of the Smoky Mountains. One of those places happens to be an old cabin that was once owned by the first permanent European settlers in the area. Here is everything you need to know about hiking to John Oliver Cabin in Cades Cove:

As long as you don’t mind the cold, winter is an amazing time to go hiking in the Smokies. The trails will be less crowded and there is a good chance you might even see some snow! There are an array of different hiking trails that are perfect during this time of year. Here is the ultimate guide to winter hiking in the Smoky Mountains:

When it comes to magnificent pictures, you will not find a better backdrop than the Smoky Mountains. It is the perfect place to take family photos for any occasion. There are also some great family hikes in the area you can take that will give you some even better pictures. Here are 4 of the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains that are perfect for family photos:

Do you love going to museums and memorials to learn about history? Not only is the Smoky Mountains full of fantastic history museums, there are also many different hikes you can take that teach all about the history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Why not mix your love of history and the beauty of the mountains to have an unforgettable adventure? Here are 4 of the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains for history lovers:

The Smoky Mountain trails are full of exciting destinations, ranging from historical wonders to breathtaking waterfalls! Hiking in the Smokies is also often like a fairytale journey through the forest where you never know what magical sight you might see around the next bend! For example, did you know that the Elkmont section of the national park is home to a troll bridge? Here is everything you need to know to discovering this whimsical structure while hiking in the Smokies: