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A Day Trip Through The Blue Ridge Parkway

When you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains – whether for a weekend or a week, a great day trip is a ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway – celebrating its 85th birthday this year – connects Shenandoah National Park, near Waynesboro (read)

Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024

Car Shows Summer 2024

Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your motorized (read)

Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Happy anniversary Smoky Mountains!

Did you know that tomorrow is the big day we say Happy Anniversary to the Smoky Mountains? June 15th is the Smoky Mountains 90th birthday if you go by when Tennessee and North Carolina donated 300,000 acres of land to create the Great Smoky Mountains (read)

Published on Friday, June 14, 2024

Celebrate the 90th Birthday of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park turns 90 on June 15, 2024. Join in the celebration by exploring the history, beauty, and adventures that this iconic park has to offer.

Explore the intriguing history of the Smoky Mountains, from its (read)

Published on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Seasonal

Mother’s Day 2024

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 – take mom – or yourself – on a girls’ weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains for Mother’s Day! There is so much to do and so many ways to relax.

Let’s start with the pampering!
Get pampered (read)

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Activities

Hiking Trails For Seniors

  Aging doesn’t have to mean missing out on hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hiking trails for everyone and every skill level. If you’ve got older adults, senior citizens, or group members (read)

Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Spring Break 2024

The mountains are calling you for Spring Break, and we know all the fun things to do! From hiking and sunset chasing to dinner theaters and museums; from water and amusement parks to zip lines, mini golf, and roller coasters, the Great Smoky Mountains (read)

Published on Thursday, February 22, 2024