Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

From the enchanting Appalachian mountains, to the white sand Florida Gulf Coast beaches, to rich historical cities, there is something interesting to see and do in the Southeast no matter your travel destination. Below I have featured 20 spectacular tourist attractions in the Southeast, all free ...

The Smoky Mountains region is one of the most gorgeous areas in the country. Woodsy hiking trails through diverse terrain (The Smokies is the most biodiverse national park), waterfalls, and scenic overlooks and drives populate the area. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most ...

There are many beautiful waterfalls within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park sees over 55 inches of rain per year in the lower altitude areas and up to 85 on some peaks. This translates into lush greenery and powerful waterfalls especially during the rainy late spring/summer ...

Bryson City, a charming small community of just under 2000 people in Western North Carolina, is a hub to exploring the southern end of the Smoky Mountains. Along with being home to a very popular scenic train ride, it’s also an outdoor lover’s paradise. With easy access to great hiking ...

Spring is the perfect time to embark on a gorgeous waterfall hike. The weather is finally warming up, and thus, this is the best time of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. After being cooped up all winter, now is your opportunity to get back in shape, establish a regular exercise routine, soak ...

Gatlinburg’s newest attraction just happens to be the most exhilarating of them all. Due to the recent completion in May of 2019, tourists are flocking from all over to walk across the 680 foot long SkyBridge. Now the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the country, a walk across this ...

Gorgeous mountain views, a festive lineup of entertaining shows, a vibrant downtown, and Tennessee’s only ski resort…there is no better fall/winter getaway than a trip to Tennessee’s beautiful Smoky Mountains region. A trip during the scenic fall season offers the perfect ...

Although the Smoky Mountain region is more commonly thought of as a summer vacation destination, there is still plenty of fun to be found year-round. Don’t rule out a winter trip just yet. Did you know that there are dozens of holiday shows, festivals, and events taking place during the ...

Timber Tops is one of the premier luxury cabin rental companies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg is an ideal destination for a rustic cabin rental due to the fantastic location amidst the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Another benefit of renting a cabin in the area is being able to easily visit ...