| The Smokies-the Great Smoky Mountains | | | | creatures. |
| mountain range spanning Tennessee and North | | | | Forget about being closely-monitored as it will not |
| Carolina is a wonder of nature. Home to 187,000 | | | | get in the way of your serene atmosphere. It is |
| acres of old growth forest, the range is one of | | | | only there for emergencies or if you need |
| the most diverse ecosystems in North America. | | | | something. It is part of what you pay for; it is a |
| It is also home to the densest black bear | | | | service that is mostly there for your peace of |
| population and the most diverse salamander | | | | mind. |
| population in the Eastern United States. | | | | The cabins offered these days come in many |
| If you plan to truly enjoy and experience the | | | | different styles, sizes, and prices. There are those |
| wilderness and nature the way it was intended to | | | | that can accommodate even the biggest of |
| be, a few nights stay in a secluded Smoky | | | | families, while the others are more-suited for |
| Mountain cabin is the way to go. Do not let the | | | | honeymooners and backpackers. Renting a cabin |
| word "secluded" scare you though, these cabins | | | | has also now been made easy because of online |
| are safe, completely monitored, and (some) come | | | | booking. |
| full with amenities. These cabins are businesses | | | | When in the Smokies, be sure to arrange for |
| and the people behind them are professionals-they | | | | visits to the other tourist destinations and |
| will not let anyone in harm's way. | | | | attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains |
| The seclusion experience comes right after you | | | | National Park. The park offers fun attractions and |
| and your family have settled in the cabin. You will | | | | activities such as hiking and fishing. The Smokies is |
| be left alone in a quiet and peaceful spot amidst | | | | also home to the legendary Smokey Mountain |
| the trees, maybe atop a hill, with a nice view of | | | | Knife Works -the world's largest knife store and |
| part of the mountain range. At night, nothing will | | | | museum, and, more recently, to Tennessee's |
| remind you of the busy and cluttered metropolis | | | | largest water park resort, so you might want to |
| life you left behind, and the only sounds you will | | | | plan for those as well. |
| hear are those of nature's most amazing | | | | |