Oct 15, 2024 · From early to mid-October, fall colors develop above 4,000 feet. To enjoy them, drive the Kuwohi Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or the Foothills Parkway. The fall color …

The scenic parkway follows the crest of the mountains for 469 miles, all the way to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Frequent auto pullouts along the first few miles provide spectacular …

Jan 11, 2025 · Current digital images combined with weather and air quality information (if available) from monitoring locations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are part of the …

Sep 16, 2024 · Fall is a prime time to spot bears and elk in the park. To ensure your safety and the well-being of these magnificent creatures, maintain a safe distance of at least 50 yards. …

Sep 20, 2024 · Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant …

Aug 7, 2024 · The Great Smoky Mountains abound with the two ingredients essential for waterfalls—ample rainfall and an elevation gradient. In the Smokies high country, over 85" of …

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Jun 1, 2022 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park - North Carolina & Tennessee Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Try some of the park’s suggested …

Jan 27, 2020 · From the earliest hepaticas and spring-beauties in the late winter to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found year-round in the park. A group of flowers known …

Sep 19, 2024 · From black bears to salamanders, old-growth forests to spring wildflowers, log cabins to gristmills... the park offers myriad opportunities for exploring and discovering both …