Best & Fun Things To Do with Kids in Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee

Although Cades Cove is a popular place to visit in your car, it is also a great place to take the kids on a bike ride. From mid-May until mid-September, Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to cars until 10...

In April, fireflies, which are also known as lightning bugs, begin mating in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are so plentiful; you can see the flashing beetles as they fly around areas of the park. Th...

The Junior Ranger Program allows children to gain an understanding of ecology, environment and wildlife. They are encouraged to read and learn in order to gain a better understanding of the world arou...

At 6,643 feet, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains as well as in Tennessee. On clear days, it is possible to see for over 100 miles. There is an observation tower that of...

There are more than a dozen picnic areas in the Great Smoky Mountains, although only four of them are open all year. Picnic pavilions are available at:

Close to a large parking area is the Ogle homestead, built in the late 19th century by Noah “Bud” Ogle homestead consists of a cabin, barn and tub mill. The land was cleared by William Ogle although h...

Gatlinburg has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country and many require just a short hike:

The Great Smoky Mountains are home to some of the most stunning waterfalls on the East Coast. Although some have hikes that can be very strenuous, many are easy walks to water cascading over rocks. Th...

Al Johnson opened a restaurant in Wisconsin and, as a publicity stunt, allowed his goats to graze on the roof. The stunt worked and has expanded to the Great Smoky Mountains. Goats on the Roof is a gi...

There are many different types of campsites available in the Great Smoky Mountains. Backcountry camping is for backpackers. These types of campsites have no amenities as you simply find a good spot to...