Best Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains Tee George|July 31, 2022 The Great Smoky Mountains are more than 500,000 acres and full of trails that offer an abundance of adventure. Here are some favorites from our local expert.
The SWEAT Crew Is the Toughest Team on the Appalachian Trail Graham Averill|May 27, 2022 Each year, millions of backpackers and day hikers set out to tackle all or part of the Appalachian Trail. This is the team tasked with stewarding the 71-mile section that winds through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
REI Introduces Adventures for Pets Aer Parris|April 1, 2019 Get ready to howl with laughter! REI introduces Adventures for Pets this April Fools' Day. Discover the hilarious new trend in pet travel on the REI blog.
How to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 3, 2018 Old-growth forests, wildflowers, and a dramatic blue haze define the Smokies, but the country’s most visited national park has even more to offer.
Rare Fireflies Mesmerize Thousands in North Carolina and Tennessee Graham Averill|June 7, 2018 Your standard firefly serves as a wonderful hallmark of summer in the South, but Western North Carolina has a corner on two species of fireflies that are downright miraculous.
Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|April 14, 2017 Get ready for your next adventure with our comprehensive REI backpacking gear list for the Great Smoky Mountains. Don't miss out on essential items - check it out now!
