I was pleasantly surprised by the serenity and magic of the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are my first-time tips for visiting!

If you love seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, Cades Cove is a great place to spot deer and black bears. Start your trip at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (4 miles southwest of Gatlinburg ...

Located on the Tennessee and North Carolina border is the most visited National Park of the country, the marvelous Great ...

Tips on how to enjoy the fall foliage that draws a large number of visitors to an already popular Great Smoky Mountains ...

For example, the Cades Cove and Clingmans Dome areas each attract ... approached elk or fed bears. Alas, those activities and others defying park regulations are not uncommon, even if many ...

Do you know someone who saves up for years just to go on vacation? Interstate travel doesn't have to be expensive if you know ...

If you happen to be in the Smokies closer to the second or third week in October, Cades Cove would be your best bet to see fall ... so keep your eyes peeled for bears, deer, and the myriad creatures ...

Camping here allows you to wake up to the sight of towering peaks, clear blue lakes, and the occasional glimpse of a grizzly bear. One of the most popular ... and diverse plant and animal life. Cades ...

This is also a great place to watch for wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for bears, deer, and the myriad creatures that ... One of the most popular spots in the Great Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove is ...

Or, if you prefer a scenic drive, admire the autumnal hues from Cades Cove Loop Road, the Blue Ridge Parkway or the ... for most areas of the park through Oct. 14. (Timed entry plus Bear Lake Road ...