(0)Category: Outdoor Activities
Explore the great outdoors! Find the best hiking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife spotting tips for your Smoky Mountain vacation.
After nearly 90 years of free parking, the country’s most-visited national park was in dire need of funding to rehabilitate, preserve, and protect this national treasure. The Park It Forward program was introduced in 2023 to bring that much-needed funding to the park – and has already raised more than $10 million since its launch! Hear from Superintendent Cassius Cash to find out how the Park It Forward program has already helped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Filled with awe-inspiring vistas, diverse wildlife, and fond memories across generations, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) offers scenic drives, camping […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers 800+ miles of trails, ranging from flat riverside walks to lung-burning summit climbs. These 15 trails represent the best hiking across the park, organized by difficulty so you can find the right challenge. Looking for trails closest to downtown Gatlinburg? See our detailed guide to the 10 best Gatlinburg hiking trails. Quick Trail Guide: Key Details Summary Use this quick comparison table to find the perfect trail based on difficulty, distance, drive time, and highlights. # Trail Name Difficulty Distance (Round-trip) Elevation Gain Drive from Gatlinburg Key Features Notes 1 Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail […]