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...
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...
by Gary Bailey | Apr 14, 2022 | Photos, smoky mountains
Our photographer took a drive through the mountains on the afternoon of April 13th, and came back with some beautiful photos. Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain...
by Gary Bailey | Nov 5, 2021 | Photos, smoky mountains
The week of November 1st saw this season’s first Smoky Mountain snowfall! Our photographer took a drive up the mountain to take the following pics.
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...
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...