Hiking in the Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to all kinds of natural wonders, including some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country! If you are planning a family vacation to the Smokies and hope to see some of these stunning cascades, you’ll find several excellent hikes that are both easy and fun. These moderate hikes are ideal for bringing the kids, so bring the whole gang along for the adventure! Here are 3 of the best family-friendly hikes to Smoky Mountain waterfalls:

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has what seems like endless miles of trails. Need help choosing one of the nice and easy Smoky Mountain hiking trails for your next visit? We have a recommendation with a bit of everything. Here are a few things you'll love about the Fighting Creek Nature Trail:

Are you an avid hiker who’s planning a visit to the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park? If so, we’ve got a great trail recommendation for you to consider: the Palmer Creek Trail, located in Cataloochee Valley! Keep reading to learn more about where to find the trailhead and things you’ll see along the way.

If you're a history lover, you should go for a hike in the Smokies. A lot of the trails have expertly preserved historical cabins and other structures. Need help figuring out where to go first? We've got you covered with this list of scenic Smoky Mountain hikes with historical structures:

Do you like to go for a nice hike in Cades Cove? Do you also enjoy sleeping under the stars? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, plan a backcountry camping trip for your next visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park! One of our favorite spots for hiking and camping in Cades Cove is the Little Bottoms Trail. Keep reading to learn more!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its beautiful waterfalls. If you’ve already explored Grotto and Rainbow Falls, there is a lot more ground to cover! We have a hike for you to try on your next visit that will treat you to two secret waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains: Trickling Falls and Talking Falls. Read on to learn more about the Road Prong Trail!

While the Smokies are known for their towering peaks and diverse wildlife, the area has other features to check out. Waterfalls are a popular site along hiking trails, but caves are unique, less popular features that are just as fascinating! Read on to learn more about a few Great Smoky Mountain caves and where to find them:

You may be just starting out on your hiking journey, or you’re an experienced hiker who just wants a breather. You may also be a parent who’s looking for a fun outdoor activity to do with kids. Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of easy hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Read on to learn more about the top 10 Smoky Mountain hikes anyone can do:

A great place to visit on the Tennessee side of the Smokies is the Tremont area. We love the hiking trails there, so let us tell you about an excellent beginner-friendly route to take. This quiet hike leads to a beautiful waterfall, so keep reading for all the details about hiking to Spruce Flat Falls.

Do you want to take the road (or the hiking path!) less traveled? Whiteoak Sink in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hidden gem along a quiet nature trail, and the springtime is one of the best seasons to explore this beautiful area of the Smokies. We want to take some time to tell you why we love it, so keep reading to find out why you should visit Whiteoak Sink:

Your whole family will enjoy spending time together in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The most popular activity families enjoy doing together is going for a hike. We want to share some of the best kid friendly Smoky Mountain hiking trails your whole family will enjoy, no matter what age they are. Here are 6 Smoky Mountain hiking trails that are kid friendly:

The weather is getting warmer, which means there is more time to spend outdoors. Going for a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great way to enjoy the fresh air. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced hiker, we want to make sure that every visitor has a safe and fun time. With that being said, here is a list of 3 tips for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an amazing variety of scenic wonders, including more than 100 waterfalls and cascades! These range from easily accessible roadside spots where you can pull the car over to remote destinations that require a bit of hiking! Some of the most popular waterfalls in the park include Abrams Falls and Rainbow Falls, but nearly every river and stream in the park features a waterfall! While there is never a bad time to visit, here are the 3 best times of the year to see the waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains:

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has miles of trails, and all of them have unique names. You may be wondering where they came from. Let us tell you about a few of the interesting origins. Here is a list of 4 Smoky Mountain hiking trails and how they got their names.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park seems to have endless miles of hiking trails, some of which lead to stunning waterfalls. You won’t want to miss checking one out during your next trip! Laurel Falls is one of our favorite beginner waterfall hikes, but before you head out to explore the trail, here are some things you need to know about the Laurel Falls Trail: