The AT in the Smokies
The most hiked section of the Appalachian Trail The southern tip of the Appalachian Mountains, with its temperate climate, slow changes in elevation and lush greenery, is a haven to hikers from around the world. People flock to the Smokies especially to spend time on any number of trails, but the trail that is most popular and […]
Appalachian Trail – A History
Appalachian Trail A History The Appalachian Trail is one of the big draws for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Conceived in the 20s, this brain child of Benton MacKaye had the first section established in 1923 and now it is one of the three big trails in the United States. Starting in Georgia and ending in […]
Getting Ready to Hike
So you have decided to go hiking for the first time in the Smokies. Congratulations! Now, next comes what do you need to take with you when you start your first hike in the Smokies? We are going to start with the idea that you are planning a day long hike. Not a simple jaunt […]
Newfound Gap Road Re-Opens Early Following January Landslide
Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) which runs from Gatlinburg to Cherokee, NC reopened Monday, April 15 2013 following a three month closure. The road was closed due to a January landslide that washed away a 200-foot section of pavement. Work on the road was actually completed a month ahead of time, and as a reward for […]