Maybe you visit the Smoky Mountains every year during the fall season, or maybe you’re planning your first visit to the area. No matter what it may be, the fall colors are on the way and you don’t want to miss them.
When you’re hiking in the Smoky Mountains, you want to make sure you don’t forget some of the most important items. We’re helping you plan your hike with our summertime Smoky Mountains hiking checklist below.
Try to picture the best Christmas lights you have ever seen. A lawn display your neighbor does each year? Maybe a well decorated community center? Shadrack’s will blow them right out of the water.
With over 3,000 miles of crystal clear waterways and 11 area lakes, the Great Smoky Mountains is one the best areas for fishing in the South East. Whether you’re an expert angler or a novice, Rocky Top Outfitters has everything you need for a fun filled day of fishing. Located right around the corner from our Great Smoky Mountains National Park lodging, Rocky Top Outfitters is a fully stocked fly and tackle shop that offers guided fishing trips throughout the region.
There are several beautiful trails through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s pristine terrain. Many of them are not strenuous and are less than five miles in length. People can get away from the hustle of everyday life and away from the crowds at Gatlinburg and walk the pathways through these preserved parklands. Wildlife is prevalent as trails meander through their natural habitat. Here are three easy and short day hikes on self-guided trails at the northern end of this national park:
When the first European settlers came to Cades Cove in the early 19th century, they formed the first Christian community in the valley. Today, visitors to Cades Cove in Gatlinburg can explore a series of fascinating historic churches that are maintained by the National Register of Historic Places.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is one of the best places to visit while you are in the Smoky Mountains. If you are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable tour through the mountains, explore Roaring Fork!
Go White Water RaftingSmoky Mountain Outdoors offers great white water rafting experiences on the Pigeon River. No rafting experience is necessary and you won’t want to miss one of the best things to do in the Smoky Mountains!
Nothing says rest and relaxation like a Smoky Mountain bike ride. With trails leading past scenic views, wildlife and bits of history scattered along the way, it’s no wonder these Smoky Mountain bike trails have been a long time favorite for area visitors.
Tennessee State Parks offers many hiking trail options, at some or all of the 54 parks and 83 natural areas. Families or individuals as well as professional and business groups can choose from hikes geared for all ages and for all abilities from the novices to the more experienced hikers.
The Smoky Mountains in Tennessee make a beautiful background for a hike with family or friends. The Gatlinburg area has a number of maintained hiking trails in The Great Smoky Mountains for enjoying nature, viewing wildlife and getting physical exercise. Good preparation will help to make your hike through this wondrous area a memorable time for all.
The Gatlinburg area is well-known for its ties to the artists and crafts people of the Great Smoky Mountains. Visitors always enjoy this part of the Gatlinburg heritage. There is an eight-mile loop off Hwy 321 dedicated to the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts area that offers more than 50 individual shops. Those who prefer not to drive can take the convenient Gatlinburg Trolley.