The Early Spring Flowers and Trees You Will Find in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee

The Early Spring Flowers and Trees You Will Find in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee

by Gary Bailey | Mar 21, 2023 | Nature, smoky mountains

Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee is a sight to behold. After months of cold and dreary weather, the mountains come alive with a burst of color and life. The forests and meadows are filled with a variety of plant life and flowers that bloom during this...
Cadillacs and Waterfalls – Strange and Beautiful Things to Be Found on the Middle Prong Trail

Cadillacs and Waterfalls – Strange and Beautiful Things to Be Found on the Middle Prong Trail

by Gary Bailey | May 24, 2022 | Hiking, History, Nature, Photos, smoky mountains, Things to do

The Middle Prong Trail is one of the best hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is strenuous, but not TOO strenuous because the trail is wide in most places and well-maintained. We would not, however, describe it as easy because it ascends the entire time (until you...
A Walk Through a Smoky Mountain Controlled Burn

A Walk Through a Smoky Mountain Controlled Burn

by Gary Bailey | Jul 28, 2021 | Nature, smoky mountains

A controlled burn is the act of purposely setting fire to a portion of a forest in order to improve its health. It seems counter-intuitive to burn something down to make it healthier, but it is a proven method for ridding forests of debris, reduce insect populations...
The Mountain-to-Sea Trail – 1200 Miles of Beauty

The Mountain-to-Sea Trail – 1200 Miles of Beauty

by Gary Bailey | Aug 5, 2020 | Attractions, Nature, smoky mountains, Things to do

Did you know that there is a trail (or series of trails, really) that you can hike that will actually take you from the mountains in Tennessee all the way to the ocean in North Carolina? It’s true! The Mountain-to-Sea Trail is a nearly 1,200 mile foot path that starts...
Meet the Black Bears of the Great Smoky Mountains

Meet the Black Bears of the Great Smoky Mountains

by Gary Bailey | Apr 22, 2020 | History, Nature

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to the black bear, a medium-sized bear that is widely distributed throughout North America. They are omnivores (meaning they eat both plants and animals) that like to live in heavily forested areas but will approach...

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