Tales from the Trails

Explore Smoky Mountain travel ideas with stories to inspire your Bryson City…

Explore Smoky Mountain travel ideas with stories to inspire your Bryson City vacation.

Hidden Gems in Bryson City - Take the Roads Less Traveled

Bryson City is filled with landmarks and destinations that everyone adores. But as we approach our busiest season, these well-loved areas are sure to be buzzing. We’ve curated a list of our favorite must-see places that receive less love so that you can find your quiet time even in our busiest. Make…

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Meet Your New Therapist: Mother Nature

We have heard time and time again that the perfect cure for the “summer blues” is some time outdoors, but how healing can simply ‘going outside’ be? According to The National Library of Medicine, truly immersing yourself in a forest has proven to decrease your blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety…

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Reach the Clouds at Our Top 5 Scenic Overlooks

Few things are more awe-inspiring than being perched high above and seeing miles of rolling mountainsides stretching before you. Trees blend with whisps of cloud as towering peaks pierce the skyline. The sun rises or sets, giving off a burst of color and beauty. Sometimes, you can even see distant…

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Splash Into Summer Fun in Bryson City

With sparkling Fontana Lake, the streams of Deep Creek, rushing Nantahala Gorge and countless other rivers and waterways at our doorstep, cooling off is easy in Bryson City. There are seemingly endless ways to enjoy a refreshing dip here in our slice of the Smokies. Get ready to jump in and enjoy…

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Bryson City - Your Perfect Summer Vacation Road Trip

Sometimes the best answer to fixing those summertime blues is a beautiful, scenic road trip vacation that’s just a small stretch from home. Bryson City, tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains and conveniently located just a short drive from Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia, is a wonderful…

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