Tennessee and North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains offer travelers glorious scenery to explore year-round. Home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, outdoor activities are some of the most popular ...

Framed by the misty peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and neighboring tourist-mecca Pigeon Forge, boast the perfect mix of natural beauty and over-the-top thrills. Long a favorite for ...

In Gatlinburg, peak bear season and peak tourist season coincide. In the summer it's not uncommon to see a black bear roaming the streets of Gatlinburg or in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Pumpkin spice lattes are here, meaning that a landscape of fall colors is just around the corner in East Tennessee. Each fall, the Great Smoky Mountains don picturesque shades of orange, red and ...

Depending on where you're headed for leaf-peeping in East Tennessee, the "best" time to see fall color will vary. The region has diverse elevations, so the times of peak fall color will vary.

Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area in Gatlinburg is hosting Oktoberfest from September 20 to November 1, 2025, ...