The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

It's unlike any place I've ever been to. I love Dollywood year-round, but the theme park is extra special during the winter because of its Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration. This time of year ...

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer ... although the lower elevations enjoy a more mild climate with winter temperatures in the 50s. Fall foliage displays ...

nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to beautiful scenery and an outstanding array of outdoor experiences year-round. During the winter months ...

Millions of people enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year. Some enter the park one way and leave another, only ...

is now open to traffic following the Jan. 10 winter storm that dumped up to 6 inches of snow in areas across East Tennessee. However, multiple Great Smoky Mountains National Park roads remain ...

Even so, “winter is a beautiful time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains,” National Park Service spokesperson Dave Barak told Knox News after the first winter storm of 2025 moved across the ...

On average, the highest elevations in Great Smoky Mountains National Park get over 100 inches of snow a year. Temperatures 20 degrees below zero are possible. Roads and areas of the popular park ...