Smoky Mountains

When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you will experience pure relaxation as you take in the mountain scenery and crisp mountain air. Have you ever wondered where the mountains got their names? Here’s what we know:

There is no better way to connect with nature than with a leisurely hike through the scenic Smoky Mountains, especially this time of year. The leaves in the trees are nothing short of spectacular, and all the animals are getting their last bit of energy out before hiding away during the winter.

Vacationers should start planning their trip to the Smoky Mountains if they are looking to experience the scenic views and beautiful photo opportunities from Clingmans Dome. 

As the weather begins to cool off outside we here in the Great Smoky Mountains are preparing to wave goodbye to our favorite mountain mammals as they begin their long naps until spring. We typically hear of bears around this time of year finding a nice warm cave to curl up during the winter, but with the weather in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park being a bit warmer than other parts of the country we find ourselves wondering whether or not our bears really sleep off winter.

We, at Visit My Smokies, know it’s time for those holiday trips to the Smoky Mountains. When you are visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we want you to be as prepared as possible. Here’s a few tips for hiking in the colder weather this holiday season:

On the morning of October 21, at 11:41a.m., Dolly Parton was involved in a two-vehicle car accident in Nashville. She was riding in the front passenger seat of a Nissan Xterra that was struck at an intersection.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been a must-see vacation destination for millions of visitors year after year. When you visit the Smokies, there is always something new to see or learn, so we have put together a few things everyone ought to know about the national park.

Visit My Smokies is pleased to announce that vacationers can bid farewell to the barricades as they make their way into the Great Smoky Mountains! As of Thursday, October 17, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be open and fully operating.

Do you know the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is filled with 130 different types of trees?

Are you thinking about planning your vacation the Smoky Mountains? Millions of families make their way to the Smoky Mountains every year, so Visit My Smokies combined a few of the best ways to see the colors of the 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.

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.