When temperatures drop and winter weather sweeps through the Western North Carolina Smokies, it’s time to warm up from the inside out. The Smoky Mountains have long been known as a moonshiner’s paradise, and that history runs deep. Remote caves [...]
Need a cure for cabin fever and cold weather blues? How about a Smoky Mountain winter getaway that the whole family will love? From enjoying the crisp mountain air and scenic views to snuggling up by a crackling fireplace in [...]
Winter is a magical time in the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains. There’s a glittering display of celebration and festive fun for the holiday season that lasts from November all the way through February. Then after Christmas is over, you [...]
From hiking to fishing to whitewater rafting, there is no shortage of ways to work up an appetite in the Great Smoky Mountains. Thousands of visitors flock to the area every year to take advantage of the scenic mountain views [...]
Take a hike through the meadows, cool your feet in the edges of a stream, or explore the majestic forests of the Great Smoky Mountains and you’ll discover delicious food hiding in plain sight! Nature’s edible bounty is right at [...]
A soft ray of sunlight slips through the window of your Smoky Mountain cabin and slips its way across your face. The chirp of morning birdsong floats through your window and wakes you slowly from a deep sleep. You lie [...]
One of the best parts of exploring a new destination – or even an old favorite – is immersing yourself in the local food culture. And nowhere is that truer than the Smoky Mountains around Maggie Valley. These ancient mountains [...]