How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
The SWEAT Crew is the Toughest Team on the Appalachian Trail Graham Averill|August 9, 2019 Each year, millions of backpackers and day hikers set out to tackle all or part of the Appalachian Trail. This is the team tasked with stewarding the 71-mile section that winds through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
REI Introduces Adventures for Pets Aer Parris|April 1, 2019 Editor's note on April 2, 2019: Alas, REI Pet Ventures is not a new offering for REI, just a little April Fools’ Day fun. For human-powered ...
How to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 3, 2018 Old-growth forests, wildflowers, and a dramatic blue haze define the Smokies, but the country’s most visited national park has even more to offer.
Rare Fireflies Mesmerize Thousands in North Carolina and Tennessee Graham Averill|June 7, 2018 Your standard firefly serves as a wonderful hallmark of summer in the South, but Western North Carolina has a corner on two species of fireflies that are downright miraculous.
Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Packing List REI Staff The following list is designed for a non-guided, non-winter trip in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you’re part of a guided group, check with ...
