| Wilderness lovers travel all over the country to | | | | trails. However, people are asked to stand their |
| find new experiences to immerse themselves in. | | | | ground and not to try and walk up to the deer |
| No outdoor lover has ever doubted the beauty of | | | | due to possible disruption of their habitat. |
| the Great Smoky Mountains. The Smokies, as | | | | Believe it or not, people love to eat in the woods. |
| they are affectionately called, have been a | | | | For that purpose, there are eleven different picnic |
| popular getaway for many years. If you are | | | | areas in the mountains. Watch out for ants! There |
| looking for a destination with plenty of natural | | | | are sights to see even while eating. With picnic |
| beauty to spare, you will not be disappointed. | | | | areas around streams, a visitor may enjoy the |
| The most common attraction in the Smokies is | | | | waterfalls that reside around many of the |
| the mountains themselves, which received their | | | | streams and rivers. |
| name based on the foggy mist that often hovers | | | | Another way to enjoy the beauty of the area is |
| around the mountains. Due to its unparalleled | | | | to take a ride on horseback around the hundreds |
| beauty and many attractions, the Smoky | | | | of miles of trails that surround the park. People |
| Mountain National Park has become the most | | | | that own horses are welcome. Don't own a |
| visited national park in the country. | | | | horse? No problem. There are five drive-in horse |
| Anyone know an awesome angler? Take him/her | | | | camps that provide horses, mounts, and guides |
| to the Smokies. There are over 700 miles of | | | | for beginners. These people are experienced |
| streams that are filled with plenty of wily brook, | | | | professionals and guarantee safety through the |
| brown, and rainbow trout. Though trout fishing is | | | | whole riding tour. There is detailed information on |
| challenging, it is also filled with excitement. | | | | the website for the park. |
| Interested in hiking? This place has plenty of back | | | | When you are ready to come down from the |
| country to walk through. Though some trails are | | | | mountains, you will find hotels, cabins, restaurants |
| long, there is plenty of wildlife to see. Perhaps you | | | | and stores to round out your vacation experience |
| will encounter one or more of the 17,000 black | | | | as well as quality shows and other attractions. |
| bears that populate the area. Be sure to read the | | | | The Great Smoky Mountains may very well be |
| pamphlets for tips on spotting them. Also, learn | | | | the perfect vacation destination - the only thing |
| what not to do to disturb the massive animals. | | | | missing is you. |
| Whitetail deer are also frequently seen on the | | | | |
