by Great Smokies | Attractions, Nature
A visit to Bryson City’s Appalachian Rivers Aquarium my be your only opportunity to see a reclusive hellbender. They’ve been around for 6 million years, yet there are people who have spent their entire life in these mountains and have never seen one. The aquarium has...
by Great Smokies | Activities, Nature
White Fringed Phacelia and Creeping Phlox (Photos mid-April on the Oconaluftee River Trail) With more than 1500 native wildflower species, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is sometimes called “Wildflower National Park” thanks to the steady parade of...
by Great Smokies | Attractions
Thanks to the work of our talented art community, Bryson City now has a walkable murals and street art trail. As you stroll around town, take a few moments to enjoy: Six colorful 4-foot quilt squares adorning a number of shops and businesses, a sampling from the...
by Great Smokies | Activities
Here in the Smoky Mountains, we’re known for outdoor adventures. So with our “new normal,” how do we stay six feet apart from others on trails and while pursuing our favorite sports? Here’s our list of fun adventures, and our thoughts on how to be...
by Great Smokies | Food & Drink
The one thing that sets bed & breakfasts and country inns apart from other lodging is the food. More than a mere amenity, inn dining can be the most memorable part of the lodging experience. So it’s no surprise that innkeepers are often asked to share their...
