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 ...

It's spring in East Tennessee, which means the weather is warming, flowers are blooming and black bears are waking up. The Smokies are one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United ...

Since its creation, Save Our Smokies has collected 25,000 pounds of trash, and its biggest event of the year, the annual Spring Clean that mobilizes volunteers throughout the park, is coming up on ...

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 ...

Each season in the Smokies brings something unique. Spring is ideal for wildflower enthusiasts, with the park’s diverse flora in full bloom. Summer is the most popular, bringing lush greenery ...

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