The mountains are sometimes called the “Smokies” and are best known as the home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park was first established in 1934.

These national forest hikes in North Carolina rival some of the most popular national park hikes.

The Smoky Mountains are known for its many hiking trails. But if you want to see the views without a long, difficult hike, there are still plenty of options for novices. Here, a local lists some ...

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

Explore frosted waterfalls, family-friendly paths, and serene mountain vistas with these top winter hikes in North and South Carolina.

After years of visiting Tennesee's Smoky Mountains, I say it is the best place to visit in the US in winter, especially for couples looking for fun.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails "With enough trails for a lifetime of gorgeous hikes and a visitor count that far exceeds any other park, the Smokies earn the top spot with ease," the ...

Once the road closes for winter, you'll have to hike 14 to 16 miles round trip under strenuous and cold conditions.