The Smoky Mountain Door

06/09/2026

Have fun!

☀️ Smoky Mountain Summer Bucket List ☀️

How many of these have you checked off already? 👀

Save this post for your next summer adventure and tag someone you want to make memories with this season!

06/09/2026

Fun stuff going on in the area this month!

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06/09/2026

Summer goes by quick!! Why not slow down in the mountains for a while?!

Grab one of the last few dates that are a available this summer!!

Hot tub, community fishing pond, fishing rods provided! Just bring the worms :)

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04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Do not feed the bears! 🐻

It comes with consequences! 🚨👮🏼‍♀️

Beginning July 1, anyone across the state of Tennessee who is caught feeding a bear in a place where it is illegal could face criminal fines from the state.

04/16/2026

Book your stay today!

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03/04/2026

Spring break in April? We've got you covered!

Purple flowers notate available dates 🌸

Book at www.airbnb.com/h/smokydoor

Reach out with any questions!

03/04/2026

If you haven't made your Spring Break plans yet, we still have some dates available this month! Scoop them up before someone else does! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Book at www.airbnb.com/h/smokydoor

Reach out with any questions! 🐻🐻🐻

03/04/2026

🐻 Soda‑can small 🥤

Right now, in the Smokies, black bear moms are beginning to welcome cubs that weigh only 8–12 ounces—about the size of a soda can! These tiny, hairless, cubs stay tucked in the den until April, when they waddle out weighing about—wait for it—5 pounds! (Still smaller than your house cat 🐈).

Most litters in the Smokies have two cubs, but anywhere from 1–5 is possible. Cubs stick with mom for about 18 months, so you might spot last year’s “teenagers” tagging along with their mom too.

Remember:
It’s illegal to approach a bear within 50 yards (150 feet) or disturb them in the park. Give them space—never feed, crowd, or interfere with their natural behavior.

Learn more about black bears: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/black-bears.htm



NPS Photo: Ranger Ryan checks a cub’s teeth during a den visit. This visit was part of an ongoing research project. The mother bear was tranquilized so biologists could inspect her tracking collar and download data. While she was sedated, the cubs were weighed, sexed, microchipped, and kept warm in rangers’ coats until the mother was returned to the den.

01/28/2026

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❄️ Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park this winter?

Winter is a quieter time in the Smokies, but don’t let that fool you—holiday weekends can still bring big crowds, and cold weather often means seasonal or unexpected road closures. To make the most of your visit, plan ahead and always have a plan B!

Here are some helpful resources to get you started:

✅ Current Conditions
Stay up to date on park alerts, road/trail closures, and weather-related changes.
🔗 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

✅ Check the Weather
Before heading into the park, check the forecast! With elevations ranging over 6,000 feet, it’s often 10–15°F cooler at higher elevations.
🔗 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/weather.htm

✅ Plan Your Visit
Discover must-see spots, insider tips, and everything you need to know before you go.
🔗 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/index.htm

✅ Download the Free NPS App
Get maps, guides, and park info—even offline! Just search for “Great Smoky Mountains” in the app.
🔗 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/digital/nps-apps.htm

✅ Don’t Forget Your Parking Tag
If you’ll be parked for more than 15 minutes, you’ll need one.
🔗 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm

📸 Tag us in your winter adventures and stay safe out there!