Why Do They Call It 'The Smokies'? 

There are a lot of names for the mountain range that runs throughout East Tennessee: the Smokey Mountains, Smoky Mountains, the Smokeys, but most people just seem to settle on "The Smokies". No matter what name folks settle on, they are all just variations referring to the Great Smoky Mountains.

The name "Great Smoky Mountains" comes from the smoke-like fog that hangs over the mountains. While it may look like smoke from miles away, it's actually rain and evaporation from the trees below. Actually, the high peaks of the Smokies can actually see an average annual rainfall of 85 inches!

Next time you see a haze floating over the mountains, educate the person beside you and tell them how The Smokies got their name!

Want to see the mountains up close? Join over 9 million annual visitors and take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan your vacation around America's most visited National Park - find time to go hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and so much more! Once you're here, you'll know why so many people choose to visit East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and The Smokies.

While you're here to check out the beautiful scenery all around, make plans to stay with Great Cabins! in the Smokies. We've got luxury cabins that are just right for every budget with great locations around the Great Smoky Mountains. Give us a call at 1 (866) 409-7066 or visit us online for our 24/7 Reservations!

We'll see you soon in The Smokies!