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href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2024-01-10T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-01-11T10:49:04-07:00">Jan 11, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Soak in Hot Springs, N.C. – Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/hot-springs-north-carolina/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/hot-springs-north-carolina/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Soak in Hot Springs, N.C. – Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> <picture 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class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-12-13T23:02:50-07:00">Dec 13, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/scenic-drives/roaring-fork-motor-nature-trail-scenic-drive/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/scenic-drives/roaring-fork-motor-nature-trail-scenic-drive/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SM-Roaring-Fork-Motor-Nature-Trail_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SM-Roaring-Fork-Motor-Nature-Trail_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SM-Roaring-Fork-Motor-Nature-Trail_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/scenic-drives/" class="o-kicker">Scenic Auto Touring</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/scenic-drives/roaring-fork-motor-nature-trail-scenic-drive/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/scenic-drives/roaring-fork-motor-nature-trail-scenic-drive/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee"}}'> Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Enjoy historic buildings, leaf-peeping views, trails and waterfalls.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2023-09-26T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-23T06:44:17-06:00">Sep 23, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - How Close Can I Get to Bears in Great Smoky Mountains Park?" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/how-close-can-i-get-to-bears/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/how-close-can-i-get-to-bears/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "How Close Can I Get to Bears in Great Smoky Mountains Park?"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="A black bear and her cub stop traffic in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SM-Cades-Cove-bear-encounter_WikiEddPrince_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SM-Cades-Cove-bear-encounter_WikiEddPrince_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SM-Cades-Cove-bear-encounter_WikiEddPrince_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/how-close-can-i-get-to-bears/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/how-close-can-i-get-to-bears/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "How Close Can I Get to Bears in Great Smoky Mountains Park?"}}'> How Close Can I Get to Bears in Great Smoky Mountains Park? </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>The general rule is to stay 50 yards away from bears. Never feed wild animals because it may cause them to lose their fear of humans. Watch this video</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2023-06-07T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-09-01T12:03:10-06:00">Sep 1, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="u-align--center"> <div class="o-ad o-ad--in-content-leaderboard u-center-block"> <div class="js-ad js-scroll-load" data-child-zone="in-content-leaderboard-msmp" data-size='["fluid",[728,90],[468,60],[320,100],[320,50],[300,250],[300,100],[300,50],[336,280],[1,1]]' data-size-map='[[[1100, 0],["fluid",[728, 90],[468, 60],[1,1]]],[[970, 0],["fluid",[728, 90],[468, 60],[1,1]]],[[728, 0],["fluid",[468, 60],[1,1]]],[[0, 0],["fluid",[300, 250],[320, 100],[300, 100],[320, 50],[300, 50],[336,280],[1,1]]]]'></div> </div> </div> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - How Much Does it Cost to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/entrance-fees/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/entrance-fees/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "How Much Does it Cost to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Deer cross the road in Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SM-CadesCove-Deer-road-1088845216_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SM-CadesCove-Deer-road-1088845216_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SM-CadesCove-Deer-road-1088845216_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/" class="o-kicker">FAQs</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/entrance-fees/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/entrance-fees/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "How Much Does it Cost to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> How Much Does it Cost to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park? </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Park entrance is free but you'll need to pay to park at this national park.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2023-06-05T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-04-08T10:14:14-06:00">Apr 8, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 5 Romantic Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/romantic-things-to-do/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/romantic-things-to-do/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "5 Romantic Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Couple hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in winter" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-Pair-Hikers-Winter-Trail-1281810103_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-Pair-Hikers-Winter-Trail-1281810103_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-Pair-Hikers-Winter-Trail-1281810103_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/" class="o-kicker">Park Itineraries</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/romantic-things-to-do/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/romantic-things-to-do/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "5 Romantic Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> 5 Romantic Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Fall in love in the Smokies</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2023-01-29T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-02-10T13:09:58-07:00">Feb 10, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Calendar of Free Entrance Days to National Parks" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/free-national-park-days/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/free-national-park-days/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Calendar of Free Entrance Days to National Parks"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Hiking to Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SM-man-GrottoFalls-TrilliumGapTrail-1308474999_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SM-man-GrottoFalls-TrilliumGapTrail-1308474999_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SM-man-GrottoFalls-TrilliumGapTrail-1308474999_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/" class="o-kicker">FAQs</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/free-national-park-days/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/free-national-park-days/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Calendar of Free Entrance Days to National Parks"}}'> Calendar of Free Entrance Days to National Parks </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Great Smoky is free every day. Also enjoy six days in 2024 when entrance is free to the other national parks.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2023-01-03T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-04-30T09:28:05-06:00">Apr 30, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - LeConte Lodge Kitchen Supplied by Llama Train" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/leconte-lodge-llama-train/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/leconte-lodge-llama-train/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "LeConte Lodge Kitchen Supplied by Llama Train"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Llamas are used to carry supplies to LeConte Lodge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SM-LeConteLodge-Llama-172852780_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SM-LeConteLodge-Llama-172852780_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SM-LeConteLodge-Llama-172852780_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/" class="o-kicker">Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/leconte-lodge-llama-train/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/leconte-lodge-llama-train/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "LeConte Lodge Kitchen Supplied by Llama Train"}}'> LeConte Lodge Kitchen Supplied by Llama Train </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Have a hot meal up on the mountain, thanks to llamas that make the hike up to the lodge kitchen three times per week.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-10-24T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-10-10T17:33:29-06:00">Oct 10, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Where to See Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/elk/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/elk/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Where to See Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="A buck elk bugles during rut in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Elk-SM-Bugle-autumn_Tam21ChristianWayne_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Elk-SM-Bugle-autumn_Tam21ChristianWayne_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Elk-SM-Bugle-autumn_Tam21ChristianWayne_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/elk/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/elk/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Where to See Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Where to See Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Head to the open meadows in Cataloochee Valley.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-07-22T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2022-09-07T13:25:04-06:00">Sep 7, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 4 Closest Airports to Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/closest-airports/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/closest-airports/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4 Closest Airports to Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Airplane in the clouds"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/airplane-clouds_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/airplane-clouds_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/airplane-clouds_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/" class="o-kicker">FAQs</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/closest-airports/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/closest-airports/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4 Closest Airports to Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> 4 Closest Airports to Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Convenient airports include McGee-Tyson, Asheville Regional Greenville-Spartanburg International and Charlotte Douglas International.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-05-18T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Published <time datetime="2022-05-18T00:00:00-06:00">May 18, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Smoky’s Best Burger? Try The Burger Master Drive-In" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/burger-master-townsend/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/burger-master-townsend/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Smoky’s Best Burger? Try The Burger Master Drive-In"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="The giant bear and ice cream cone at The Burger Master in Townsend, Tennessee" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TN-BurgerMaster-Bear-Cone_courtesy_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TN-BurgerMaster-Bear-Cone_courtesy_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TN-BurgerMaster-Bear-Cone_courtesy_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/" class="o-kicker">Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/burger-master-townsend/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/restaurants/burger-master-townsend/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Smoky’s Best Burger? Try The Burger Master Drive-In"}}'> Smoky’s Best Burger? Try The Burger Master Drive-In </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Drive up to a classic diner experience right outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, Tenn. Locals say it’s the best burger in the county.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-04-24T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2022-04-26T11:27:04-06:00">Apr 26, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Night Sky Photography Online Course" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/night-sky-photography-online-course/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/night-sky-photography-online-course/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Night Sky Photography Online Course"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Milky Way behind a tree's rocky perch at Zion National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zion-MilkyWay-tree_KenHubbard_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zion-MilkyWay-tree_KenHubbard_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zion-MilkyWay-tree_KenHubbard_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/" class="o-kicker">Photography</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/night-sky-photography-online-course/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/night-sky-photography-online-course/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Night Sky Photography Online Course"}}'> Night Sky Photography Online Course </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Learn how to capture stunning night landscape pictures of the stars and Milky Way in this nine-part online photography course.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-03-29T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2022-04-05T14:08:39-06:00">Apr 5, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Top 5 Attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/attractions-gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/attractions-gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top 5 Attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Pigeon Forge Putt Putt Golf Attraction in Tennessee" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TN-PigeonForge-PuttPutt_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TN-PigeonForge-PuttPutt_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TN-PigeonForge-PuttPutt_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/" class="o-kicker">Attractions</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/attractions-gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/attractions-gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top 5 Attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee"}}'> Top 5 Attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Gatlinburg and its sister town, Pigeon Forge, are packed full of family-friendly attractions, putt putt golf courses, arcades, and old-time photo shops.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2022-02-16T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-01-09T16:29:16-07:00">Jan 9, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Best Photos of Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/great-smoky-mountains-photos/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/great-smoky-mountains-photos/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Best Photos of Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Misty Morning at Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountain National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SM-CadesCove-MistyMorning_TamJonathanHill_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SM-CadesCove-MistyMorning_TamJonathanHill_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SM-CadesCove-MistyMorning_TamJonathanHill_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/" class="o-kicker">Photography</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/great-smoky-mountains-photos/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/great-smoky-mountains-photos/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Best Photos of Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Best Photos of Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>24-hour Great Smoky Mountains Photo Story</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-11-04T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:38:08-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Fall Monarch Migration in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/monarch-migration/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/monarch-migration/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Fall Monarch Migration in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="A monarch butterfly on a milkweed flower." data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monarch-butterfly-milkweed-flower_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monarch-butterfly-milkweed-flower_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Monarch-butterfly-milkweed-flower_Adobe_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/monarch-migration/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/monarch-migration/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Fall Monarch Migration in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Fall Monarch Migration in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>The national park and parts of North Carolina are on one of the natural migration routes. Learn more about the annual monarch-tagging event.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-09-13T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-09-14T16:31:35-06:00">Sep 14, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Autumn is Leaf-Peeping Season in the Smokies" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/autumn-smoky-mountains/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/autumn-smoky-mountains/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Autumn is Leaf-Peeping Season in the Smokies"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Sunset over the Smoky Mountains in autumn" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Smoky-autumn-sunset-mountain-range_DP_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Smoky-autumn-sunset-mountain-range_DP_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Smoky-autumn-sunset-mountain-range_DP_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/" class="o-kicker">Weather and Seasons</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/autumn-smoky-mountains/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/autumn-smoky-mountains/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Autumn is Leaf-Peeping Season in the Smokies"}}'> Autumn is Leaf-Peeping Season in the Smokies </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>See the colors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-08-30T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:38:28-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 4 Best Views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/natural-wonders/best-views/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/natural-wonders/best-views/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4 Best Views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Sunset over Newfound Gap" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-newfound-gap-sunset_dp_1600hero.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-newfound-gap-sunset_dp_1600hero.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sm-newfound-gap-sunset_dp_1600hero.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/natural-wonders/" class="o-kicker">Natural Wonders</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/natural-wonders/best-views/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/natural-wonders/best-views/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4 Best Views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> 4 Best Views in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>See vistas of multiple states from these vantage points.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-08-06T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:39:31-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map PDF" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/national-park-maps/official-smoky-national-park-map-pdf/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/national-park-maps/official-smoky-national-park-map-pdf/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map PDF"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Featured image for Great Smoky map" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Smoky-Map-Featured_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Smoky-Map-Featured_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Smoky-Map-Featured_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/national-park-maps/" class="o-kicker">National Park Maps</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/national-park-maps/official-smoky-national-park-map-pdf/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/national-park-maps/official-smoky-national-park-map-pdf/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map PDF"}}'> Official Great Smoky Mountains National Park Map PDF </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Know where you're going.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-05-23T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-11-22T10:54:48-07:00">Nov 22, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 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Find yourself close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with lodging in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Wears Valley.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-03-03T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-05-02T08:51:49-06:00">May 2, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 4th Graders Can Visit Parks Free For a Year" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/news/every-kid-in-a-park-program/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/news/every-kid-in-a-park-program/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4th Graders Can Visit Parks Free For a Year"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Boy on a forest trail"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/boy-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/boy-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/boy-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/news/" class="o-kicker">News</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/news/every-kid-in-a-park-program/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/news/every-kid-in-a-park-program/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "4th Graders Can Visit Parks Free For a Year"}}'> 4th Graders Can Visit Parks Free For a Year </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-02-15T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-03-02T10:38:14-07:00">Mar 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Top 6 North Carolina Attractions near Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/north-carolina-attractions-near-national-park/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/north-carolina-attractions-near-national-park/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top 6 North Carolina Attractions near Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="The sculpture honoring Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet, outside the Museum of the Cherokee Indian was cut from a single sequoia tree log." data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NC-Museum-Cherokee-Indian-exterior-Sequoyah-sculpture_Gloria_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/" class="o-kicker">Attractions</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/north-carolina-attractions-near-national-park/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/north-carolina-attractions-near-national-park/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top 6 North Carolina Attractions near Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Top 6 North Carolina Attractions near Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>The scenery and attractions don't stop at the park border.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2021-01-07T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-09-05T17:05:12-06:00">Sep 5, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - June Firefly Watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/fireflies/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/fireflies/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "June Firefly Watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Synchronous fireflies flashing light during their mating season at Great Smoky Mountains National Park" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SM-SynchronousFireflies-forest-538552745_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SM-SynchronousFireflies-forest-538552745_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SM-SynchronousFireflies-forest-538552745_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/fireflies/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/fireflies/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "June Firefly Watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> June Firefly Watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Catch the mating spectacle in late spring.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2020-06-02T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-06-13T09:40:39-06:00">Jun 13, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Nordic Ski Patrol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/nordic-ski-patrol/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/nordic-ski-patrol/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Nordic Ski Patrol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="The view of the Smoky Mountains in winter from Clingmans Dome" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-winter-ViewFromClingmansDome-154918649_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-winter-ViewFromClingmansDome-154918649_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SM-winter-ViewFromClingmansDome-154918649_GettyImages_2400.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/" class="o-kicker">Weather and Seasons</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/nordic-ski-patrol/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/weather-seasons/nordic-ski-patrol/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Nordic Ski Patrol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Nordic Ski Patrol of Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Park volunteers on skis are here to help in winter.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2020-01-15T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:41:43-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Top Timeshare Resorts in Gatlinburg: Getaway to the Smokies" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/gatlinburg-timeshare/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/gatlinburg-timeshare/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top Timeshare Resorts in Gatlinburg: Getaway to the Smokies"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Gatlinburg, Tennessee" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TN-Gatlinburg-downtown_DP_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TN-Gatlinburg-downtown_DP_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TN-Gatlinburg-downtown_DP_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/" class="o-kicker">Hotels and Cabins</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/gatlinburg-timeshare/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/gatlinburg-timeshare/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top Timeshare Resorts in Gatlinburg: Getaway to the Smokies"}}'> Top Timeshare Resorts in Gatlinburg: Getaway to the Smokies </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Stay in a Gatlinburg timeshare for an unforgettable vacation in the Smokies. Here are the some of the best resorts offering timeshare accommodations.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2019-08-08T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-06-02T15:00:11-06:00">Jun 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Smoky Mountain Visitor Photo Gallery" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/visitor-photo-gallery/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/visitor-photo-gallery/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Smoky Mountain Visitor Photo Gallery"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Beside Big Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sm-bigcreektrail_tamkaraopryszko_800.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sm-bigcreektrail_tamkaraopryszko_800.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sm-bigcreektrail_tamkaraopryszko_800.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/" class="o-kicker">Photography</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/visitor-photo-gallery/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/photos/visitor-photo-gallery/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Smoky Mountain Visitor Photo Gallery"}}'> Smoky Mountain Visitor Photo Gallery </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Check out Staff's author page.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2018-11-15T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:42:22-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Oconaluftee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/oconaluftee/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/oconaluftee/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Oconaluftee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""The Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Valley inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park."" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/smoky-mountainfarmmuseum-garden-oconalufteevalley_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/smoky-mountainfarmmuseum-garden-oconalufteevalley_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/smoky-mountainfarmmuseum-garden-oconalufteevalley_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/" class="o-kicker">Attractions</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/oconaluftee/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/oconaluftee/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Oconaluftee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Oconaluftee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Find historic attractions at Great Smoky's southern entrance at Cherokee, North Carolina.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-07-26T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-05-23T11:00:23-06:00">May 23, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 5 Top Ways to Get Wet in the Great Smoky Mountains" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "5 Top Ways to Get Wet in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt="Float past Tom Branch Falls along Deep Creek's 2-mile tubing section." data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SM-Tom-Branch-tubing-CS_BrysonSwain_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SM-Tom-Branch-tubing-CS_BrysonSwain_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SM-Tom-Branch-tubing-CS_BrysonSwain_1600.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/" class="o-kicker">Outdoor Recreation</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "5 Top Ways to Get Wet in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> 5 Top Ways to Get Wet in the Great Smoky Mountains </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots including swimming holes under waterfalls, boating in a fingered lake, and floating down creeks.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-07-20T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2022-07-20T13:24:02-06:00">Jul 20, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Visitor Centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/park-places/visitor-centers/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/park-places/visitor-centers/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Visitor Centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Cades Cove Visitor Information Center."" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-cades-cove-visitor-infor-center_wikiscottbasford_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-cades-cove-visitor-infor-center_wikiscottbasford_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-cades-cove-visitor-infor-center_wikiscottbasford_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/park-places/" class="o-kicker">Places Inside the Park</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/park-places/visitor-centers/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/park-places/visitor-centers/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Visitor Centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Visitor Centers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>There are four main visitor centers in the park: Cades Cove, Kuwohi, Oconaluftee, and Sugarlands.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-04-26T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:27:27-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/great-smoky-location/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/great-smoky-location/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Map of location of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North America"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-us-map_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-us-map_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sm-us-map_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/" class="o-kicker">FAQs</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/great-smoky-location/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/great-smoky-location/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> Where is Great Smoky Mountains National Park? </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Great Smoky is in the eastern part of the United States on the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Gatlinburg, TN is the most popular gateway town.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-04-26T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:42:43-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Top Vacation Cabins near Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/tennessee-cabins/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/tennessee-cabins/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top Vacation Cabins near Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Rocking chairs outside of a vacation home"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vacation-home-rocking-chairs_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vacation-home-rocking-chairs_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/vacation-home-rocking-chairs_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/" class="o-kicker">Hotels and Cabins</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/tennessee-cabins/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/where-to-stay-camp-eat/hotels-and-cabins/tennessee-cabins/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Top Vacation Cabins near Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Top Vacation Cabins near Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Stay in a cabin on the “peaceful side of the Smokies” in Townsend, Tenn., and surrounding towns. Here are three of our favorites.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-04-19T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2022-05-06T10:13:45-06:00">May 6, 2022</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Gatlinburg, Tennessee, North Entrance to Great Smoky" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Gatlinburg, Tennessee, North Entrance to Great Smoky"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Scenic chairlift overlooking Gatlinburg, Tenn."" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tn-gatlinburg-chairlift_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tn-gatlinburg-chairlift_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tn-gatlinburg-chairlift_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/" class="o-kicker">Gateway Towns</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/gatlinburg-pigeon-forge/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Gatlinburg, Tennessee, North Entrance to Great Smoky"}}'> Gatlinburg, Tennessee, North Entrance to Great Smoky </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Full of souvenir shops, restaurants, and attractions, the bustling towns can be a sensory overload or a rollicking good time, depending on your perspective.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2017-02-22T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-02-24T15:58:40-07:00">Feb 24, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Can I Bring My Dog to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/pets-great-smoky/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/pets-great-smoky/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Can I Bring My Dog to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Man walking dog on a forest trail"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/man-walking-dog-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/man-walking-dog-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/man-walking-dog-forest-trail_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/" class="o-kicker">FAQs</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/pets-great-smoky/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/park/faqs/pets-great-smoky/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Can I Bring My Dog to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?"}}'> Can I Bring My Dog to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Pets are not allowed on any trails in Great Smoky, except for two - the Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-05-18T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2023-03-02T10:51:24-07:00">Mar 2, 2023</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - 10 Things to Do With Kids in Great Smoky Mountains Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/kid-fun-smoky-mountains/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/kid-fun-smoky-mountains/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "10 Things to Do With Kids in Great Smoky Mountains Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Kids on the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park."" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sm-kids-appalachian-trail_adobe_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sm-kids-appalachian-trail_adobe_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sm-kids-appalachian-trail_adobe_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/" class="o-kicker">Park Itineraries</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/kid-fun-smoky-mountains/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/kid-fun-smoky-mountains/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "10 Things to Do With Kids in Great Smoky Mountains Park"}}'> 10 Things to Do With Kids in Great Smoky Mountains Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Sweeping views that are easy to get to, many old historic buildings to explore, and picnic spots galore, make it one of the most family-friendly national parks in the east.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-03-23T00:00:00-06:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2024-09-24T06:43:29-06:00">Sep 24, 2024</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Bike riding on the Cades Cove Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park."" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sm-biking-cades-cove_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sm-biking-cades-cove_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sm-biking-cades-cove_istock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/" class="o-kicker">Outdoor Recreation</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Bring your bicycle and mountain bike to the national park. Here's were you can ride.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-02-04T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-03-02T12:10:27-07:00">Mar 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - White Tailed Deer in the Great Smoky Mountains" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/white-tailed-deer/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/white-tailed-deer/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "White Tailed Deer in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""White Tailed Deer"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/deer-white-tailed_shutterstock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/deer-white-tailed_shutterstock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/deer-white-tailed_shutterstock_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/white-tailed-deer/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/white-tailed-deer/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "White Tailed Deer in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> White Tailed Deer in the Great Smoky Mountains </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>White-tailed deer are common throughout the park’s woods and meadows, where they graze on grasses, fruits, and acorns.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-01-26T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-03-02T12:04:37-07:00">Mar 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Black Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/bears/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/bears/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Black Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Female black bear. Photo by Grant Ordelheide"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bear-black_ordelheide_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bear-black_ordelheide_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bear-black_ordelheide_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/bears/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/bears/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Black Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains"}}'> Black Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>About 1,500 black bears live in the park. Females usually weigh about 100 lbs and males weigh 250, though bears as large as 600 have been found here.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-01-26T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-03-02T12:01:33-07:00">Mar 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - Salamanders in Great Smoky Mountains Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/salamanders/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/salamanders/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Salamanders in Great Smoky Mountains Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Spotted Salamander. Photo courtesy John P. Clare on Flickr"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spotted-salamander_flickrjohnpclare_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spotted-salamander_flickrjohnpclare_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spotted-salamander_flickrjohnpclare_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/" class="o-kicker">Wildlife</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/salamanders/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/salamanders/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "Salamanders in Great Smoky Mountains Park"}}'> Salamanders in Great Smoky Mountains Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Thirty species of salamanders can be found in and around the creeks in the park, from the 3-foot-long hellbender to the 2-inch-long pygmy salamander.</p> </div> <div class="o-post-meta"> <div class="o-post-meta__author-item"> <a rel="author" class="o-byline o-post-meta__link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/byline/staff/"> <strong>Staff</strong> </a> </div> <time class="c-block__date" datetime="2016-01-26T00:00:00-07:00"> <span class="o-timestamp"> Updated <time datetime="2021-03-02T12:16:04-07:00">Mar 2, 2021</time> </span> </time> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="c-block c-block-standard c-block--post u-align--center c-block--inline"> <div class="c-block__media u-position--relative "> <a aria-label="Read more - A Perfect Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/perfect-day/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/perfect-day/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "A Perfect Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> <picture class="lazy u-ratio-sq" data-alt=""Hyatt Lane through Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"" data-iesrc="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/smoky-cadescove-hyattlane_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/smoky-cadescove-hyattlane_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=250&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 700px)" width="700" height="500"> <source srcset="https://cdn.mysmokymountainpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/smoky-cadescove-hyattlane_dp_680.jpg?crop=1:1&width=130&enable=upscale" media="(min-width: 0)" width="300" height="300"> </picture> </a> </div> <div class="c-block__content u-position--relative u-padding--top "> <div class="c-block__kicker u-corner-accent o-kicker-container "> <a href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/" class="o-kicker">Park Itineraries</a> </div> <div class="c-block__inner u-spacing--half u-flex u-flex-directon--column"> <h3 class="c-block__title"> <a class="o-heading-link" href="https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/perfect-day/" data-analytics-event="click" data-analytics-data='{"name": "Post Clicked", "props": {"domain": "<<analytics_vars.domain>>", "path": "https://www.mysmokymountainpark.com/things-to-do/park-itineraries/perfect-day/", "listing_type": "author-archive", "location": "list", "title": "A Perfect Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park"}}'> A Perfect Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park </a> </h3> <div class="c-block__dek"> <p>Got 24 hours? 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