Scott McConkey

Scott McConkey is a nationally syndicated travel writer and the founder of Miles with McConkey, where he provides vacationers and travel enthusiasts with trip ideas, travel guides, and inspiration. His travel articles have been seen in The Associated Press wire, ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, MSN, and many more. He and his wife, Julie, left the corporate world after nearly 30 years for a life of travel and adventure. What started as a gap year has evolved into a second act. She creates visual content while he utilizes the written word. Their goal is to create content inspiring others to travel more and live their best lives now.

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A Spring Visitor’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

by Scott McConkey

Julie and I have explored America’s most-visited national park at various times of the year, but spring in the Smokies is special. A spring trip is all about timing based on your interests. A visit in March looks very different from a visit in May. Whether your primary interest is hitting the hiking trails or sitting … Read More

Scott McConkey

A Spring Visitor’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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