Its not just breathtaking scenery that makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park one of the best road trip destinations for travelers within the U.S.

You know that old saying – it’s not about the destination but the journey itself? This is how I feel about a Raleigh to the Great Smoky Mountains road trip. Yes, the Smokies are one of the USA’s most ...

Rising along the eastern flank of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their hiking trails, waterfalls and wild bears. But a road trip through its old-growth forests reveals a more ...

If your summer road trip includes the Great Smoky Mountains, you're in luck, because USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice awards has just named these East Tennessee destinations in its list of award ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of America's most popular destinations for so many reasons. There are some population centers where it's easy to take a road trip to the Smokies, and the highways ...

If your summer road trip includes the Great Smoky Mountains, you're in luck, because USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice awards has just named these East Tennessee destinations in its list of award ...

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

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Maps, travel tips and more.

Insider's reporter went to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and was surprised by free entry, a scenic tram, and difficult stargazing.

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Cades Cove, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, comes to life each spring with wildflowers. Here's how to plan a visit.

If your summer road trip includes the Great Smoky Mountains, you're in luck, because USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice awards has just named these East Tennessee destinations in its list of award ...