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Our Five Favorite Spring Hikes in the NC Smokies

Mountain ridges of the Smokies

Spring is the perfect season to get out on the trails and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Wildflowers are in bloom, wildlife is emerging from winter dens, birds are singing from the tree branches, and waterfalls are gushing with the spring rains. Here are five of our favorite hiking trails […]

Top 8 Spring Adventures in the Smoky Mountains

elk in the great smoky mountain national park

Spring is the perfect time of year to emerge from your winter hibernation and take a trip to the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. As the weather warms, wildflowers begin to peek out from the forest floor, and clear views of the Appalachian Mountains stretch on for miles. Plan your Smoky Mountain escape—be it […]