Smoky Mountains

Are you a Smoky Mountain Insider? A new Youtube channel produced by Visit My Smokies is providing behind the scenes looks at some of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Insiders View is a one of a kind chance to see your favorite places like never before.

Although the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is temporarily closed, the dark green trees continue to burst into vibrant fall colors. There are plenty of ways to see the colorful Smoky Mountains from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Update: On Tuesday October 15 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory reached an agreement with United States government officials to reopen the Great Smoky Mountain National Park at midnight on Wednesday October 16 through Sunday October 20. Plans extending the park opening past Sunday have not yet been announced.

We try not to keep a lot of secrets about the Smokies, so we decided to share some information about a favorite place to visit in the area.

Traveling to the Smoky Mountains should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list! There are a few things everyone needs to know for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so we have made a list of things to remember.

Due to pending inclement weather, Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge has decided to postpone their grand opening celebration for a later date. With safety as our utmost priority, we do not want our guests experiencing less than ideal track conditions in our professional grade racing karts. The new dates will be announced as soon as they are finalized. We apologize for any inconveniences this

may have caused. Thank you for your support, and continued interest in Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge.

Hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the highlight of many vacations to the Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re an avid hiker, or you spend a lot of time in the Smoky Mountains throughout the year, you should be rewarded for all of the hours you spend on the trails. So, take the challenge with your entire family and ‘Hike the Smokies’ together.

One particular black bear from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park made national news after its stroll along the Gatlinburg Parkway was caught on video tape. Since seeing the video play out on major news outlets such as The Today Show, we, at Visit My Smokies, decided to put together a few bear safety tips to help visitors during their next Smoky Mountain vacation.

When you are planning on traveling through the Smoky Mountains or visiting one of the auto tours in the area, there are a few things you should know before you begin your driving adventure through the mountains. First, remember, avoiding traffic in Gatlinburg can be difficult, but the little bit of traffic will be worth it when you are experiencing the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Driving to the mountains can be a little crowded, so don’t be in any rush; relax and enjoy the mountains and the atmosphere. One thing visitors

Autumn is the perfect season for taking a vacation in the Smokies because of the vibrantly colored leaves that shine on Smoky Mountain trees! The Great Smoky Mountains are a perfect place to gaze at the beauty of Fall. At the higher elevations, displays of color can begin as early as the middle of September. From September to October the turning of the American beech, yellow birch, mountain maple, hobble bush and the pin cherry can be seen. The deep green colors turn to bright red, orange and yellow, making Autumn a great time to visit the Smoky Mountains.

Cades Cove is a popular attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The area is a beautiful part of the Great Smoky Mountains and many people travel far for the amazing scenery, historical sites and excellent trails. While the night may not be a traditional time for hiking, many people are choosing the evening and late at night for a relaxing hike on some of Cades Cove's best trails.

The Smoky Mountain blonde bombshell has fans on edge waiting to find out what her next big secret is all about. Working through Dollywood’s Facebook page, Ms. Parton is revealing a hint a day until the big announcement on August 21. Until then, we at Visit My Smokies have decided to take a few guesses in what Dolly’s big announcement really is. Have your own idea on what Dolly’s big reveal will be? Let us know in the comments below!

The Smoky Mountain's favorite canines are packing up and heading west when summer is over. Comedy Barn’s Dawn Goehring and her fun-loving pups are waving goodbye to to their mountain home and moving to Hawaii!

Hikers in the Smokies will soon be able to name a new crop of critters while strolling through Gatlinburg nature trails. Over the past 15 years, researchers with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory have discovered over 18,000 species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Eager to see the scenic Cades Cove area, but hate waiting in traffic? Visit My Smokies suggests Smoky Mountain vacationers to get out and explore the beautiful Rich Mountain Loop Trail. Adventurers will pass soothing mountain meadows, delicate flowers and historic buildings while hiking in the Smokies on this trail.