A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill, or flour mill) grinds grain into flour. The term can refer to both the grinding mechanism and the building that holds it.
While many visitors to the Smoky Mountains know and love driving the Cades Cove loop, there’s another motor nature trail that’s worth exploring, the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Located just minutes from Gatlinburg, this beautiful scenic drive is full of history and exciting sights to see!
Originally approved by Congress in 1944, the Foothills Parkway was envisioned as a 72-mile route from Chilhowee Lake to Cosby. In the late 1960s, portions of the Foothills Parkway were completed: a 17-mile section between US 129 and Walland, and on the eastern end, a 5.5-mile section connecting Cosby with Interstate 40.
If you have "done it all" in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville area during your stay, have time, and want to try something new out of the way, consider a side trip that you can do in one day and take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Frozen waterfalls...snow-covered mountaintops.. stunning views. The Smoky Mountains can be a winter wonderland. If you don’t mind a little cold weather, you’ll love hiking and exploring while enjoying the beauty of the Smokies during this season. We’ve made a list of several most popular hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains during winter.