During my years in the Smokies, I often wrote articles for my online magazine, as well as for the Knoxville News Sentinel's website, GoSmokies.com. Most of these articles are included here for your perusal. I hope they'll help you plan your next trip to the Smokies... have fun! Late Autumn Brings Unpredictable Conditions: A must read, even if you never intend to leave your car once you're in the park. Be Prepared for Cool Weather Hiking Fall, winter, and spring hikes in the Smokies are full of peace and solitude, but plan ahead. Quiet Fall Driving Destinations Abound: Worried about finding great fall color without all the people? Read on... Smokies Aren't As Crowded As You Might Think There's more to the park than Cades Cove and Newfound Gap. Help Protect the Smokies: Curious about how you can help protect one of America's national treasures? Kid on the Trail: Foster a love of the outdoors in your child. Going it Alone: Advice on hiking solo. Just Like a Walk in the Park: Tips for visiting America's National Parks. Trail Tips: A plethora of outdoor advice from readers. See something we've missed? Send us your tip! HOME ~ STORIES ~ HIKING ~ LINKS ~ INFO ~ E-MAIL ~ GUESTBOOK