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The upper elevations in the Great Smoky Mountains, which see some of the season’s earliest changes, were predicted to have peak colors this week, according to an interactive 2024 Fall Foliage ...
Simon Parker is so enamored with off the beaten track America, that he has cycled across the nation twice. Here are 23 of his ...
Enjoy a day of hiking in the San Juan National Forest, or hop a train to Silverton ... Gatlinburg is a scenic, small town inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Gatlinburg Scenic Outlook ...
Right alongside Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... But it is also excellent for viewing colorful fall foliage. Tucked away in the Adirondack Mountains, almost 300 miles from New York City ...
Fall foliage creates a perfect frame for Main Street ... Photo Credit: Stephen Travels On clear days, you can see all the way to the Great Smoky Mountains in one direction and Mount Mitchell in ...
Enjoy a day of hiking in the San Juan National Forest, or hop a train to Silverton ... Gatlinburg is a scenic, small town inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Gatlinburg Scenic Outlook ...
There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company ...
Six out of 10 campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed. Vehicle free days in Cade Cove will begin in June this year instead of May. Some picnic areas and pavilions are closed ...
APRIL 4 (UPDATE) — The National Park Service announced on Friday, April 4 that the burn ban at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been lifted. Campfires and charcoal use are permitted ...
Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the park’s hardest-hit areas is reopening. Trails and some roads in Cataloochee ...
Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect some extended closures began in 2024 due to damage from Helene, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's website. Regional advocacy ...