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7 Kid-friendly Gatlinburg Winter Adventures
No need to wait for warm weather to find family fun in Gatlinburg. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of these winning winter activities. Adventures await, from slopes to trails, while skill-building classes, mind-blowing curiosities and friendly competitions can’t lose with the young at heart. Go for gold at Ober The snow-sports…
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Spring Wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains
With over 1600 species of flowering plants, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to discover why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is sometimes called the “Wildflower National Park.” With the spring blooming season approaching, a weekend getaway might just be the excuse you need to see one of the world’s most mesmerizing floral regions in all its…
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12 Things You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit to the Great Smoky Mountains
Hello there, and welcome to Dirt In My Shoes! Are you ready to plan an unforgettable trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?! From the stunning old-growth forests and historical buildings to the gorgeous vistas that stretch for many miles, you are sure to find something that everyone in your group will LOVE. Great Smoky Mountains is a place…
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7 Apps for Navigating the National Parks
Whether you’re an intrepid explorer or a newbie to the great outdoors, our goal is to help you find the navigational app that best suits you. We’ll look at seven apps and have included their online rating. We won’t rank them but have compiled enough information so you can compare apples to apples. As you’ll…
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National Park Backpacking Guide
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a backpacker’s paradise! With 800-miles of trails and more than 100 designated backcountry campsites, there’s an adventure for every skill level. That’s why we created our Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backpacking Guide! You’ll discover tips, gear, and links, so you can plan a safe, adventurous, and successful…
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5 Hidden Gems in the Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains are known for many things: the stunning summits, the challenging hikes, the luscious waterfalls, and the wonderful wildflowers. What about the things that it isn’t so widely known for? What about the hidden treasures, the secret views, the folktales, and the abandoned structures? Here, you’ll find that the Smoky Mountains is…