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I'm in Knoxville TN and I try to get to the Smokies once a week in the summer, every other week in the winter. I usually go camping 2-4 times a year - that might be 2-3 hours away. Usually just for a night. Once or twice a year I'll visit a nearby city - there are several good ones to choose from.
The last couple of years I've taken extended vacations both in the winter and fall.