The trip made me develop a serious appreciation for the sheer diversity and beauty of U.S. national parks. I also realized that some national parks are conveniently clustered together or within a few ...

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While most people assume the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the U.S., that title actually belongs to the Blue Ridge Parkway. In 2023, the scenic byway that winds through ...

The Pineola Inn in Linville at the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 181 has rooms, cabins, camping and glamping ... Back Country Camp 47 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park features ...

Of the 63 national parks, people tend to flock mostly to the well-known names, such as Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon ... Park has many options for both developed and dispersed camping. For those ...

Summer can be hot and humid, while winter can bring ... However, there are fees for camping and some special activities. Are pets allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?