Part of the Appalachian Mountain Range located on the
border between
Tennessee and
North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains are a favorite among mountain hiking
enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Popular attractions such as Cades Cove reveal the hard-working life of the early farmers and settlers of the region while the numerous trailheads and the
Appalachian Trail provide hikers with a nearly endless variety of choices.
If one can tolerate the traffic and prefers a nice,
cozy hotel rather than a trail
campground, then
Gatlinburg and
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee are both excellently located in the area.