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Old-School Gatlinburg & the Smoky Mountains
The area combines roadside nostalgia with extraordinary public land. A short drive can move from Gatlinburg's bright main street to historic cabins, waterfalls, wildlife and high-elevation views along Newfound Gap Road.
The Story of Old-School Gatlinburg & the Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg sits at the Tennessee entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where a compact mountain town meets the most-visited national park in the United States. An old-school album preserves an earlier look at attractions, signs, roads and family travel in the Smokies.
Old-School Gatlinburg & the Smoky Mountains in Context
Gatlinburg sits at the Tennessee entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where a compact mountain town meets the most-visited national park in the United States. An old-school album preserves an earlier look at attractions, signs, roads and family travel in the Smokies.
What Makes It Special
The area combines roadside nostalgia with extraordinary public land. A short drive can move from Gatlinburg's bright main street to historic cabins, waterfalls, wildlife and high-elevation views along Newfound Gap Road.
Interesting Facts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934. The park protects more than 800 miles of trails and is recognized for exceptional biological diversity.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to revisit Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains as they looked during our earlier travels.
The Story of Old-School Gatlinburg & the Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg sits at the Tennessee entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where a compact mountain town meets the most-visited national park in the United States. An old-school album preserves an earlier look at attractions, signs, roads and family travel in the Smokies.
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