A scenic drive in the Smokies is a must-do for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the region from the comfort of ...

If you have extra time, Newfound Gap is worthwhile. Also known as notches or passes, gaps are the low points in a mountain ridge. Newfound Gap, which sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet ...

2. Outdoor Adventures: Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains When it comes to finding things to do in the Smoky Mountains, the ...

Situated just west of town near Wear Farm City Park, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a thrilling and scenic ride for adventure travelers of all ages. The coaster is the longest of its kind in ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. The Cherokee people called this area the “Place of Blue Smoke ...

The goal of a writer is to pen words that inspire, educate or entertain, but sometimes, when the world feels heavy, it’s challenging to think of a topic that will resonate. As a decade-long columnist ...

Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed because of damage after Hurricane Helene, and remain closed, possibly keeping away some visitors. Preliminary data shows 12,055,376 visits to ...