Tag: hiking trails near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

100 Favorite Trails of the Smokies and the Carolina Blue Ridge — updated map and hiking challenge

July 5, 2022

Steve Pierce is one of the leaders of our monthly hiking series, Classic Hikes of the Smokies, which includes several[…]

5 Things to Do If Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Shut Down

January 19, 2018

Updated: Monday, January 22, 11:00am Please understand that if you visit GSMNP during a government shut down, services will be[…]

Celebrate National Trails Day with Appalachian Trail Workday in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

May 22, 2014

Would you like to improve the hiking conditions on the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Make some[…]

Ice on the Appalachian Trail vs. Spring flowers in Cades Cove = Smokies Surprises

March 19, 2014

by Holly Scott, Marketing Director When last week’s blog post debuted on Wednesday at 6 a.m., it was 60+ degrees[…]

Camping in the Smokies Today (Oct. 16) – What You Need to Know

October 16, 2013

by Holly Scott, Marketing Director Camping in the Smokies Today (Oct. 16th) – Edited This post was written on October[…]

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Again

by Holly Scott, Marketing Director Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened at 8 a.m. today (Oct. 16). That’s right, Cades[…]

UPDATED-5 Alternative Hikes for Fall Fun Near the Smokies

October 10, 2013

by Holly Scott, Marketing Director Week 2 of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Shutdown Oops. According to Bryson City, I’m[…]