The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a must do scenic drive in Gatlinburg TN. This 5.5-mile one way road brings you on an adventure deep into Great Smoky Mountains National Park offering amazing views and access to historic sites. For the best experience visit early in the morning to avoid traffic and increase your chances for wildlife sightings. Remember the road is narrow and vehicles over 25 feet are not allowed making it a unique driving experience. If you plan a family vacation or weekend

Winter hiking in North Carolina doesn’t stop when the Blue Ridge Parkway closes! 🛣️ 🏔️ Follow @smoky.mountain.soul for more travel ideas in the Blue Ridge Mountains 🥾 Either travel the Parkway by foot during vehicle closures in winter or check out these North Carolina hikes that are easily accessible year-round ⤵️ 1. Wayah Bald Lookout Tower via Appalachian Trail. Nantahala National Forest. 8.4 miles (gate to tower is closed to vehicles in winter) 2. Rainbow Falls. Gorges State Park. Approxim

Send this to someone you’d take a fall train ride through the Smokies with 🍂 The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, offers two of the most scenic fall rides in the Smoky Mountains, both perfect for leaf peeping and only about an hour from Asheville. ⛰️ The Nantahala Gorge Excursion is their signature 4.5 hour ride that follows the Nantahala River, crosses Fontana Lake, and winds through the gorge. It departs from downtown Bryson City and stops at the Nantahala Outdoo

All aboard the most scenic leg day in North Carolina 🍁 Experience the Smoky Mountains in one of the most unique ways possible, on a rail bike pedaling along the only all women owned railroad in the country! You’ll pedal five miles up a gentle incline, crossing trestles, rivers, and even a historic tunnel that marks the halfway point. Here you’ll stop for about 45 minutes to explore, rest, and hear some of the local history. The electric-assisted rail bikes fit up to four people and cost $60 per