This video was taken on a beautiful clear summer day along the Foothills Parkway. If you are looking for those massive mountain views without having to hike miles to get them this drive is exactly what you need. It sits on the Tennessee side of the park and offers a much quieter experience than the main roads through Gatlinburg TN or Pigeon Forge TN. The route follows high ridges along the northern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park giving you unobstructed looks at the peaks and the

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Enjoying the last colors of fall 2025 on the Foothills Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So thankful for my beautiful East Tn home. #inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #mamamel #fallcolors #enjoythepresent #enjoythemoment #SmokyMountains #smokymountainsnationalpark #GSMNP | In The Kitchen With Momma Mel