10 Reasons Why It’s Better To Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park In Tennessee In The Fall

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its grand and great beauty on the eastern side of Tennessee. It's actually the most visited national park in the United States and remains popular for outdoorsy folk throughout the year. Of course, we have a feeling that if you plan your family vacation to the Smoky Mountains in the fall you just might have the best experience of the year. Here are a few reasons - ten, to be sure - that you may want to plan that vacation for October. Just a nudge in the right direction, folks.

1. The scenery goes unmatched.

The clash of colors and smells and light! There's no better way to experience the beauty of the mountains then as it shifts from one season to the next.

2. Those crisp autumn mornings.

Can't you just imagine sipping a cup of coffee at your mountain cabin, watching the sunrise above the mountains?

3. The weather is IDEAL.

The weather in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is normally wonderful, but come autumn and the crisp chill perfectly dovetails with a sense of adventure.

4. The streams are gurgling and safe.

After a heavy summer season, you'll find that the waters have slowed and provide perfect shallows for wading and walking. It's great for little ones!

5. The colors, of course!

The best time to see fall foliage in Tennessee is from mid-October to early November and sometimes even later in higher elevations.

6. The festivals and fairs in the surrounding area.

You'll find all sorts of darling fairs, festivals, and experiences in surrounding towns like Townsend and Johnson City. You can enjoy the crisp air of the mountains amongst the local community.

7. The hiking trails aren't heavy with heat.

They're easily discernible and less crowded than the heavy summer season.

8. Cabins tend to be more affordable.

As do most places of lodging. You'll find summer premiums ease and make it a bit easier to enjoy the park during the autumn.

9. It gets darker earlier...

...which means you have the perfect excuse to watch the sunset.

10. The wildlife is active!

It's true! The lack of heat allows for deer and small animals to move about their leafy kingdom a bit more in the cooler autumn air. You may just find yourself a hiking companion!

These are just a few of the reasons why it is great to visit the Smoky Mountains in the fall. You can learn more about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park right here. Happy exploring!

While you're in the mountains, you just might want to experience the state in this unique, adventurous way!