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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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Mount Sterling

5 of 5 stars
Knoxville, TN
24 Jul 2008

Mount Sterling truly provides one of the best views anywhere in the Smokies! A large, steel fire tower stands atop this 5,842-foot peak, offering a complete 360 degree view of the eastern side of the...more

Charlie's Bunion

5 of 5 stars
Knoxville, TN
24 Jul 2008

Charlies Bunion has one of the most beautiful views anywhere in the Smokies. I first hiked this trail when I was only 10 years old. All I remembered was we hiked a long distance (and a long time)...more

Balsam Mountain Campground

4 of 5 stars
Lexington, SC
16 Jul 2008

Named as one of the top 10 best campgrounds in the Carolinas, and recently named one of 20 Great American Adventures. The least crowded and highest of the park's campsites, Balsam Mountain...more

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