Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

The Smoky Mountains, TN area is an amazing place to visit (click here to plan your Smoky Mountain Vacation) The park has over 900 miles of hiking trails for any level of hiker. Many of the hikes pass or end at cascading waterfalls and scenic vistas. A wide range of easy day hikes can be found throughout the park. The Appalachian Trail runs through the park and crosses many of the park trails.

Aside from the hundreds of miles of hiking trails, mountain drives and breathtaking views, the chance to see a bear or any number of other interesting wild creatures is still very real. In fact, it is the rare visitor who does not see a variety of wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The diversity of the flora and fauna of the Smoky Mountains, TN region has awed many a visitor.

In addition to the animals, the park is world-renowned for its spectacular orange, yellow, and red foliage in the fall. Although throughout the seasons, wild flowers are in bloom at different altitudes. The park boasts over 1,500 species of native flowering plants, making this a haven for plant lovers of all ages and levels of expertise.

Besides the uncompromising beauty, there’s so much to see and do, it is impossible to even scratch the surface in a day. The park and the surrounding area provide a range of activities for anyone from the outdoor lover to the avid shopper. Because of the abundant nature of this region, the best way to enjoy a Smoky Mountain vacation is to stay several nights and explore the terrain. The park service maintains hundreds of campsites for those whose ideal recess is camping. Towns on the outskirts of the park provide seasonal events, restaurants, nightlife, and lodging (such as hotels, condos, apartments and secluded cabins). No wonder eleven million people a year visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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