The Great Smoky Mountains
Was originally the domain of the Cherokee, the mountains form a popular resort area that includes part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which extends along the North Carolina–Tennessee boundary.

Parks | History | Campsites | Wildlife | Plants | Climate | Geology
 

Featured Areas

Pigeon Forge, Tenn.  Entertainment is a mushrooming industry in Pigeon Forge.
A dozen theaters offer a variety of performances. There  are more than 50 family attractions, more than 200 stores in the city’s six outlet malls and more than 140 craft, gift and specialty shops.

Gatlinburg, Tenn. There's lots of things to do here. Fun for the whole family. With tons of attractions shops, dining,  accommodations, aerial tramways and hike the Gatlinburg Trail.
           

Sevierville, Tenn.  Where entertainment, shopping,, lodgings and mountain history come together to create a hometown feeling that cannot be found anywhere else in the Smokies.

Cherokee, NC. Home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. A favorite destination place for travelers. Plenty of camp grounds, fishing and cultural attractions. Visit the Native American craft shops.