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Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species...
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The "smoke" in the Great Smoky Mountains comes from the mystical blue mist (from water vapour) shrouding its peaks. Most visitors will view the park from their cars, hence the park's status as the most visited in the nation, but a more intimate approach would be to hike any of the 800 miles of trails to discover log cabins, waterfalls and elk. Fishing, camping, bird-watching (more than 240 species of bird), biking, wildlife viewing (1600 bears live in the park) and camping are also popular... more » The "smoke" in the Great Smoky Mountains comes from the mystical blue mist (from water vapour) shrouding its peaks. Most visitors will view the park from their cars, hence the park's status as the most visited in the nation, but a more intimate approach would be to hike any of the 800 miles of trails to discover log cabins, waterfalls and elk. Fishing, camping, bird-watching (more than 240 species of bird), biking, wildlife viewing (1600 bears live in the park) and camping are also popular pastimes. « less

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“Hidden Treasure!”

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

5 of 5 stars
osubutterfly
Ohio
22 Nov 2009

This is my sixth year visiting the Smoky Mountains with my family and it is my first time going on this tour. The trip was absolutely amazing. I have been up the mountain to Clingman's Dome so many...more

“Great scenery and good camping”

Cades Cove

5 of 5 stars
aubrntigers
Charlotte, NC
22 Nov 2009

I recently went camping in Cades Cove with some old buddies from college. We stayed three nights in the Cades Cove campround and it was great. Bathrooms are very clean and close by, no electricty or...more

“Fall Trip to The Smokys”
5 of 5 stars
briandbrinsmom
KY
15 Nov 2009

We recently took a trip to The Smoky Mountains ans we had a great time. We loved our cabin that we rented from Cabin Fever Vacations. The cabin and the view was beautiful. Why we were there we went...more

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Which direction: Alum Cave to Blvd to Charlies or Reverse? 23 November 2009, 5 replies
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Faster to Atlanta from Townsend, TN or Cherokee, NC? 18 November 2009, 3 replies
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Which Hike: Ramsey Cascades or Charlie's Bunion w/ JO?Thanks 20 November 2009, 9 replies
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