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Published Jan 9, 2025
Why June is the sweet spot — before the crowds, before the heat, and just in time for magic.
Summer in the Smokies is a season of sun-drenched adventures and cool mountain escapes. Wondering how to make the most of the warmer months while avoiding the peak-season heat? Click here.
Wondering which trails provide the highest chances of spotting black bears or wild turkeys against a backdrop of seasonal blooms? Learn more here.
Your complete guide to wildlife, picnics, horseback riding, and hiking during June, July & August.
Somewhere along the misty ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains, tucked into a cool hemlock hollow just a short walk from Gatlinburg, water has been carving its own cathedral for thousands of years. Grotto Falls is its name — and it will stop you in your tracks.
It doesn't tower above you — but it doesn't need to. Abrams Falls earns its place as the most-loved waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park not through height, but through sheer, thunderous force.
The iconic Smoky Mountain landmark is back — with a new name, a reimagined tubing hill, fresh food, and more adventures than ever before. And the perfect cabin is waiting for you when the day is done.
There's a certain kind of morning that only exists in the Smoky Mountains — the kind where mist still clings to the ridgelines, the air smells like pine and cold river water, and the only sound is the rush of a mountain stream threading through ancient forest. This summer, we traded alarm clocks and deadlines for fly rods and porch swings, and it turned out…
Plan ahead with these top Mother's Day restaurants in Gatlinburg, TN 2026! Discover unique brunches and family meals.
Gatlinburg is magical any time of year, but Mother's Day weekend in May — when the mountains are green, the wildflowers are blooming, and the air is cool and clean — is something truly special. Whatever you choose, the most important ingredient is showing up and being present with her. Happy Mother's Day from the Smokies.
