Fall in the Mountains

Maybe your family is new to Knoxville and you're still getting to know the area, or maybe you've lived here your whole life but have recently gotten too caught up in your busy days to get out and about. Either way, here's a great resource for you!

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, an easy drive south of the city, is one of the most diverse and well-known national parks in the country. And park admission is free! Who doesn't love free? This fall, they have a great line-up of activities: guided hikes, craft fairs, historic exhibitions, and traditional Appalachian music. There are some great fun - and educational! - opportunities for your whole family:

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Check out their calendar of events or the special events pages for more information. 

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Do you love fall colors? Did you know that, every fall, the National Park Service posts reports about colors in the mountains? They will tell you what elevations have the best colors each week, and when they expect peak colors to show. Take your whole family for a drive to see the beauty of God's creation!

And if you are a plan-your-own-adventure type momma, then the park's home page has some great resources for any kind of trip. Our family's personal favorites are the waterfall trails located throughout the park. 

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Happy Fall to you and your family!