Here’s how to do the Smoky Mountains without traffic and crowds

Sevierville, Dolly Parton's hometown near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a hidden gem for dog-friendly glamping and ...
Chicago Tribune

Great Smoky solitude: How to escape the crowd at the most-visited national park in Townsend

National parks were meant to be places of natural beauty and quiet reflection, but at the doorstep of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Tennessee twin cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are ...
Islands on MSN

Forget Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit this old-growth forest for scenic hiking and fewer crowds

Great Smoky Mountains National Park isn't the only protected public land in its region. This park has scenic mountain views, ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Can you still see gorgeous fall colors in East Tennessee? Where to go leaf-peeping now

If you haven't already, now is the time to take your annual leaf-peeping hike. This is the prime time to get out and explore East Tennessee while its nature is painted in brilliant reds, oranges and ...