Smoky Mountains

A couple getting married in Gatlinburg had an unexpected addition to their wedding photos: a black bear! Sarina Thompson and Cory Brewer were posing for wedding photos at an outdoor venue when the black bear stumbled into the shot. The photos of the happy couple and the bear ended up going viral, and if you haven’t seen them yet you can check them out below!

For an adrenaline-fueled ride like nothing you’ve ever done before, try the Tail of the Dragon in the Smoky Mountains! This 11-mile road has become extremely popular among motorcyclists and sports car drivers. To help you learn more about this road and why you’ll love it, we’ve made a list of the top 4 reasons you should ride the Tail of the Dragon.

There’s nothing more beautiful than the Smoky Mountains in the fall. Getting to see the bright reds, oranges, and yellows spread across the trees is something you won’t want to miss. If you don’t want to leave the comfort of your car to see the sights, there are plenty of scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains you can take! Here are 5 scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains you can’t miss in the fall:

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reached a major milestone! It now has documentation of 20,000 species of animals, plants, and other organisms found in the park. We’ve gathered details on the different species you can find in the park and what to expect when you visit!

With more than 850 miles of trails to explore, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best ways to explore the area. Whether you’re looking for an easy hike or something more challenging, there is a trail for everyone! If you’re wondering what trail you should hike when you come to the Smoky Mountains, we can help. Check out this list of the top 7 hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that were voted on by visitors like you!

Visitors love coming to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explore and uncover secret spots, and we have another one for you to look for! The Pearl Harbor Tree sits in Cades Cove as a reminder of what happened on that day in 1941 and to honor those who died. It was planted the day of the attack and is still standing today. We’ve got everything you need to know about the history of the Pearl Harbor Tree in Cades Cove and where you can find it!

On her recent trip to the Smoky Mountains, a young girl had such a great time that she wanted to take a souvenir home with her: a heart-shaped rock. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park received the rock, along with a heartfelt letter from the girl apologizing for taking it from the park. We’ve got the full story for you!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park received what it’s calling a “priceless” donation of Cades Cove artifacts! The artifacts belonged to a family who lived in Cades Cove before the National Park Service purchased the land. We’ve got all the details on the Cades Cove artifacts and where you can find other important Smoky Mountain artifacts!

There’s one thing a majority of everyone who has visited the Smoky Mountains has experienced: traffic. When you’re excited to explore all the attractions, shops, and restaurants along the parkways, you don’t want to waste any time sitting in traffic! Since the area is so popular, sometimes traffic can be hard to avoid. However, to help you spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying what the area has to offer, we’ve come up with some tips on how to avoid traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

You’ll find there are so many exciting things you can do when you visit the Smoky Mountains. One of the best things about visiting this part of East Tennessee is seeing incredible views of the Smokies. Why not do something fun while also getting to see mountain scenery? Check out these Smoky Mountains attractions where you’ll get incredible views of the mountains:

The first-ever armadillo in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been spotted! While there have been armadillo sightings in the area before, this is the first armadillo to be documented within the park’s boundaries. We’ve got all the details on the armadillo sighting and what you can expect with armadillos in the Smoky Mountains:

Take yourself out to the ball game on your next Smoky Mountain vacation! The Smoky Mountains are home to the Tennessee Smokies Minor League Baseball Team. It is a Double A affiliate for the Chicago Cubs! These baseball games are fun for the whole family and are held at America’s friendliest ballpark. Read on to see our 4 tips for going to a Tennessee Smokies baseball game:

Want to experience the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains up close? Plan a camping trip! Camping is the best way to spend time in the great outdoors and enjoy everything the area has to offer. To help you plan your visit, we’ve created a guide for the best Smoky Mountains camping trip.

A video of a mama bear crossing the road in Cades Cove with her four cubs has gone viral! The video shows the black bear helping her cubs make it across the road safely. Not only can you watch the video below and learn more about black bears in Cades Cove, but you can see how the black bear cubs have grown!

We all need an escape from the busyness of everyday life sometimes, and there’s no better place to escape to than the Smoky Mountains! Why not take a whole week off and spend it enjoying everything that the Smoky Mountain area has to offer? To help you plan the perfect trip, we’ve created the ultimate itinerary for your week-long vacation in the Smoky Mountains.