Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry campsites.
A Kuru Footwear survey found the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be the most popular hiking destination among respondents. The park offers over 300 trails, averaging a 4.4 out of 5 rating.
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Don't try this one hike in Tennessee if you're afraid of heights
Some of the best hikes in Tennessee will take you to summits where you feel like you're on top of the world. Of course, many ...
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7 Smoky Mountains highlights you shouldn’t miss
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the border of both Tennessee and North Carolina. Knowing that the park spans two different states may give you some insight into just how ...
Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal ...
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