Falls changing leaves, with their stunning reds, oranges, and purples, both herald the end of summer and delight the eyes. This fall, treat yourself to a display of color like no other on earth and visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Feast your eyes on the rich hues of billions of leaves on over 100 different species of trees as you breathe in the fresh, crisp autumn air.
Hiking the Smoky Mountains will give you spectacular panoramic views of the great diversity of wildlife the park has to offer. There is no shortage of hiking trails. With over 800 miles of them, you will be able to find the one right for your level of expertise. And plants arent the only type of wildlife youll enjoy. Youre sure to spot many furry critters at home in the natural habitat, including deer, elk, and even the occasional black bear!
For the adventurous at heart, a funan inexpensiveway to enjoy the Smoky Mountains is to campout in the park. Whats better, the campgrounds arent one-size-fits-all. Instead, you have a few options to choose from, so you can select the area of the park thats right for you. Play Lewis and Clark and trek out to the backcountry. You can only get there...