Our visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer was an absolutely wonderful experience. My family visited many places and we would recommend seeing these areas as we found them to be quite enjoyable. Mingo Falls in Cherokee, NC. Chimney Tops, Cades Cove, Roaring Fork Motor Trail, Clingmans Dome and Alum Cave Trail. There are so many trails to hike. Unfortunately I do not remember the names of all the trails we hiked. However we would recommend picking any trail and start hiking as every one we saw had its own remarkable beauty. My family also went white water rafting down the Pigeon River which was fantastic. Also went on an unguided horseback ride up and down the mountain that was excellent. Some of the trails are quite challenging such as Chimney Tops). The park was very clean but even one piece of garbage is one piece too many! So remember to leave the park cleaner that when you arrived! Made lots of great family memories here!
Sincerely,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife.
State(s): North Carolina Tennessee,
Established: 1926
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mid-October, 2023—colors between Cherokee and Gatlinburg
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Even before my family and I reached the Smokies, I was in awe of the scenery around me. Tennessee’s vibrant forests framed the road on either side, and we drove along a glimmering creek that threaded through the trees. Later, after hiking up to Clingmans Dome, we watched the fog…
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