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2 months agoThis Is the Most Popular U.S. National Park to Visit in the Fall-and Admission Is Free
A new study by the travel experiences booking platform analyzed five years of visitor data and Google reviews to find which U.S. national parks are most popular during the fall. The study analyzed National Park Service data from 2020 to 2024, combining visitor numbers, time spent in each park, and online reviews to create a "fall score" out of 100. After crunching all the numbers, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee took first place, with a score of 96.9 out of 100
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2 months agoShocked US driver calls 911: I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield'
You may not believe me, but I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield, the incredulous driver said on the recorded 911 call. It absolutely shattered my windshield. Any reservations about calling in such a story were put to rest when the dispatcher calmly responded, OK. I do believe you, honestly, then laughed. The driver relayed that another person also saw the cat drop, remarking: He's like, That is the craziest thing I've ever seen.' I'm like, Really?'
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3 months agoI'm From the South and This Charming Smoky Mountains Town Is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.
Cherokee, North Carolina offers fall leaf-peeping, cultural and historical attractions, outdoor recreation, and Southern hospitality near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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4 months agoWe Asked Travel Experts Their Favorite Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S.-and They All Picked the Same Place
Tennessee, especially Nashville and the Great Smoky Mountains, is the top U.S. fall 2025 destination for foliage, outdoor activities, food, and seasonal events.
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5 months agoA New North Carolina Retreat Just Opened in the Great Smoky Mountains With Luxe Tents, Log Cabins, and a Treehouse
A 108-acre Great Smoky Mountains retreat offering luxury safari tents, rustic cabins, and a treehouse with nature-focused amenities and curated outdoor experiences.
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