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My first introduction to the Smokies was on a college visit to my parents who were living in Knoxville, TN. I had finished my last… Read More »Fall in love with Autumn

“What are your favorite trails to hike in the Smoky Mountains?” That is a question that comes up almost every time one of our guides… Read More »Best Fall Hiking Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Why are these mountains called the Smoky Mountains The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to millions of plants. Through a process called Transpiration,… Read More »Smoke gets in our Eyes

Did you know the Smokies were the wildflower capital of the Northern Hemisphere? With almost 2000 species of flowering plants it’s almost always wildflower time… Read More »Wildflowers abound!