Take the Smokies the local way: Avoid tourist traps! 

Smoky Mountain travel tips

Most visitors to the Smokies follow a fixed schedule and end up following traffic patterns. Locals handle the region differently, preferring to understand the area and timing rather than overloading their schedules. With this in mind, you can savor the area with less hassle and more purpose, particularly when staying close to Townsend at Cove […]