Tag: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Civilian Conservation Corps History: Building The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This program was intended to give work to nearly 5 million young men who were unemployed after WWI. The most amazing part, to me though, is that through the CCC, America’s National Park System saw […]
Things to Do Along Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you’ve ever been to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, chances are that you’ve spent some time on Newfound Gap Road and didn’t even know it. This 31-mile long road is filled with incredible mountainscapes that showcase how beautiful the Great Smoky Mountains are […]
A Sight To Be Seen, Viewing Wild Elk In The Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains are known for their black bears. But what about the elk? I always loved seeing the wild elk in the Smoky Mountains! Their story is often forgotten and to me, it is one of the coolest experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, A Story Of Collaboration and Conservation
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in our country. I spent so many summers as a little girl camping with my family in the Smokies. And having lived in the area for two years, the park’s unique […]
15 Awesome Things To Do in Gatlinburg Any Time of Year
Gatlinburg is known as the Gateway to the Smokies. This charming mountain town sits at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and sees over 8 million visitors a year. There are so many things to do in Gatlinburg that make it the perfect […]
Easy Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It has been said that there is no better way to see the Great Smoky Mountains National Park than to hike it. But lets be honest, not all of us can handle an Appalachian Trail like hike! With so many miles of hikes available in […]