Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...

What to see when you visit the Smokies in spring The main appeal of the Smokies in springtime is the spectacular wildflower blooms. The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage takes place in April and is a ...

[See: 7 Top Places to Catch Spring Blooms Across America.] Affordable Kid-Friendly Activities The Smokies offers plenty of adventure-packed activities that don't cost a dime. The most popular ...

Great Smoky Mountains National ... pink and white cherry blossoms each spring, drawing thousands of tourists to the nation's capital. Normally in peak bloom in late March and early April, the ...

As days grow shorter in the Great Smoky Mountains ... chance to observe “the fruits of the spring,” Witcher said. “Things ...

A few much-anticipated new attractions won't be open in time for spring-breakers in the Smokies, unfortunately. Spring is almost here, so it’s time to get out and have some fun in the Smokies ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 1,500 species of flowering plants. You can find blooms in the park anytime from late winter through late fall. However, peak bloom for the spring ...

Here's what travelers should know about what's open, what's closed and how to see the parkway's spring blooms. Need a break ... the distances from the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee all ...

Unlike previous years, visitors who travel the Blue Ridge Parkway will still need to navigate some closures along the route ...