Don't Miss This at The Great Smoky Mountains

Don't Miss This at the Great Smoky Mountains

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Great Smoky Mountains – Location: Tennessee, North Carolina – Recreational visits in 2021: 14,161,548

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The Great Smoky Mountains touts towering mountains with cliff-side walkways perfect during all four seasons.

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Considered the most popular spot in the park by the National Park Service, Cades Cove.

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It promises many wildlife sightings including black bears, coyotes, and turkeys.

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While many walk and bike the 11-mile loop, a roadway circles the cove for motorists who prefer a scenic drive.

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Other famed Smoky Mountains sections include the trails of Charlies Bunion, Andrews Bald, and Chimney Tops, with a 1,400-foot elevation, 2-mile hike.

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