Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Top 4 Things to Know About the New Parking Tag Requirement at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

If you’re planning to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park anytime after March 1st, you’ll now need a valid parking tag when parking anywhere within the boundary of the park for more than 15 minutes! While entrance to the park will still be free, the parking tag program has been instituted to generate revenue for the direct support of operational costs related to managing and improving services for visitors. Here are the top 4 things to know about the new parking tag requirement at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

Top 5 Towns in the Smoky Mountains You Should Visit

If you have ever been to the Smokies, you know how many cities there are around the area. We want to share some of the best Smoky Mountain towns you need to experience while you’re in the area. From entertaining things to do to sight seeing, you’ll find plenty of things you should see in these towns in the Smoky Mountains. Here are the top 5 towns in the Smoky Mountains you should visit:

The Legend of Perry Shults and the Lost Smoky Mountain Gold Mine in Greenbrier

Here at Greenbrier Campground, we love sharing local history with our visitors. Before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Greenbrier area was home to a thriving community of people whose ancestors first settled in the region in the mid-1700s. One of our favorite stories from Greenbrier’s past concerns Perry Shults, the proprietor of a fabled Smoky Mountain gold mine. Read on to learn all about one of the wildest legends from the Smokies.

Top 7 Animals in the Smoky Mountains You Could See on Your Trip

A major reason people love visiting the Smokies is seeing all the native animals in the area. There are hundreds of animals in the Smoky Mountains you could possibly see while you’re out exploring. They include black bears, salamanders, and so much more. Here are the top 7 animals in the Smoky Mountains you could see on your trip:

4 Tips to Enjoy a Romantic Getaway in the Smoky Mountains

Whether you have just started dating, are newly married, or have been married for 50 years, there is never a bad time for a romantic getaway, especially in the Smokies! There are plenty of things to see and do on your trip, plus the beautiful mountains make for the most astonishing backdrop. Before you pack the bags, check out these 4 tips for a romantic getaway in the Smoky Mountains:

6 Easy Hikes in the Smoky Mountains for Families to Explore

Want to spend time with your family in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? There’s no better way to explore the area than going hiking! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been hiking before, because the national park has several trails that are easy for anyone! Check out these 6 easy hikes in the Smoky Mountains for families to explore:

Top 4 Drives in the Smoky Mountains Near Our Campground

Want to get out and explore the Smokies but you don’t want to go hiking? There are plenty of other ways to enjoy being out in the national park! You can go on a drive in the Smoky Mountains to see mountain views and maybe even pull off and walk around. Here are the top 4 drives in the Smoky Mountains near our campground you should go on:

4 Reasons to Use the Greenbrier Entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

One of the things campers love most about staying at the Greenbrier Campground is the convenient access into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! In fact, you could even walk from our campground to the Greenbrier entrance in the park! This entrance is considered off the beaten path, making it one of the best ways to access the beauty of the park without the crowds! Here are the top 4 reasons to use the Greenbrier entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: