These scenic routes pair national parks, theme parks and historic sites with family-friendly campgrounds across the U.S.

The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort has added a new lodge with 85 villas with stunning mountain views, bringing the resort's room count to nearly 1,400. Guests enjoy year-round amenities, including an ...

Why Gatlinburg cabins: They combine comfort, privacy, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with options for couples, families, and large groups. Key amenities matter: From indoor ...

From rustic retreats to luxury lodges, Smoky Mountain cabins offer the perfect blend of nature and comfort. With amenities like hot tubs, game rooms, and mountain views, they create a home away from ...

If you’ve ever visited the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ve probably been to Sevierville. You maybe just didn’t realize it. Sevierville — pronounced suh-VEER-vul — is the ...

A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park limits access to the Elkmont area to protect the fireflies during their ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has since ...

A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park limits access to the Elkmont area to protect the fireflies during their ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Lottery applications are open for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont this year. The viewing window ...

Peak dates for the rare synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be May 20-27. The annual lottery for vehicle passes to the viewing area opens on April 24 and closes on April ...

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, ...

Two popular trails have been closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to aggressive bears, including one who chased after hikers, according to the National Park Service. The incidents ...