The Great Smokey Mountains

 

Welcome to the Great Smokey Mountains

With an annual visitor count of 13.3 million, it is the most visited park in the United States. Probably best known for its rolling mountains, whitewater rapids, and wildlife, there's always something to explore.

These mountains stretch for upwards of 816 square miles, making it one of the largest parks in the eastern United States. Looking over the landscape, it becomes easy to understand how the park got its name as the mist that hovers over the mountains virtually every morning.

Stretching the borders of Tennessee and North Carolina, you'll likely spot some of the most notable wildlife in the region. Stop by for a day or two, and you'll likely spot elk, deer, coyotes, beavers, and even the frequent black bear! 

If you ever get tired of the park, you'll never be too far from Gatlinburg, a city like no other, serving as a city in the center of the park. This town, despite much of it being a bunch of tourist traps, also offers visitors some amazing southern food. So again, whether you're in it for the food, the animals, or the tree-covered mountains, there's something for everybody here at the Smokey Mountains.