General Information:
The first thing you need to know about the Great Smoky Mountains, is that it. The busiest park in the country, with more than nine million visitors a year It covers 800 square miles of mountainous terrain and retains some of the most beautiful deciduous forests in the world. It also preserves churches, huts, farms and stables of the inhabitants of the mountains, which began to settle by the end of 1700.
800 miles of trails, surprising that relatively few visitors actually walk the paths; most choose the panoramic view on their cars.
But the designated International Biosphere Reserve is home to a unique diversity of plants and animals, and it is only one step.
History:
The Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in the world. The glaciers of the Ice Age came to an Hault just below these mountains have a crossing in the vegetation in the north and south.
Preserved Park is rich in history and southern Appalachians, a home to many people have given, from prehistory to the Paleo Indians Conservation Corps stand in the 20th century.
Opening times:
The park is open year round, but autumn is by far the best time for a visit. But with incredible foliage comes from large crowds. The best advice? Plan your trip to arrive in the middle of the week and there early!
Instructions:
If you have time, a scenic route is one of the best ways to find the Great Smoky Mountains. Take the Blue Ridge Parkway, which connects the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains.
The airports are in Knoxville, TN and Cherokee, North Carolina, both conveniently located in the park.
(Search flights from Knoxville), take I-40 to Tenn. 66, then take US 441 at the entrance to Gatlinburg. Asheville, take I-40 West US 19 and US 441 at the south entrance of the park.
Fees / Permits:
There is no entrance fee to the park, but the field should expect a fee of $ 12 to $ 20 per night to pay.
Main attractions:
Cades Cove is a quaint Tracing its history to 1850 when settlers in the land Tal Cherokee Indian. Structures and officials have been marked, the creation of a historic gallery and outdoor. Do not miss the small hut known as John Oliver Place or Primitive Baptist Church, which was closed during the Civil War.
Visit. The Tennessee border, Clingmans Dome, the highest at 6643 meters The peak is accessible by driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walk half a mile distance. A paved path leads to a lookout tower 54 meters.
Mount LeConte is one of the most popular for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains mountains. At 6593 meters it is the highest peak in the third National Park. Only five roads lead to LeConte Lodge, which can accommodate 50 people per night.
The Great Smoky Mountains are home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the nation. A few drops can include Miss Abrams Falls Grotto Falls, Hen Wallow Falls, waterfalls Laurel Falls Juney Whank.
Accommodation:
Night hikes are allowed and permits are required. Reservations can be made by calling 865-436-1231. Ten campsites are open from mid May to October. Cades Cove and Smokemont are open all year. Elkmont is open from April to October. If that were not enough, some campsites are available on a first come, first served. RV parks are also available.
Leconte Lodge is located in the Park has 10 cabins and charges are two meals. It is located on the summit of Mount Leconte and can be reached by calling 865-429-5704.
Hotels, motels, lodges and town are also conveniently scattered Byson, Cherokee and Gatlinburg. (MXN)
Interests outside the park:
Only 40 miles away, visitors can enjoy the historic site Andrew Johnson, in honor of the life of the 17th president of the United States. Please contact the President's House - before use and after his presidency -. And the testimony of the original furniture and objects
Travel about an hour and you can find the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. More than 125 000 hectares of Big South Fork of fluids from the Cumberland River and its tributaries were protected here. The area has many scenic gorges and sandstone cliffs and is full of natural and historical features.
North Carolina area is home to two national forests - Pisgah and Nantahala. Both offer magnificent waterfalls, abundant wildlife and campsites.
The search for a genuine outdoor adventure to travel Breaks, VA for a day of rafting. Breaks Interstate Park offers Class VI whitewater Russell Fork well cut pine mountains, creating Breaks Canyon.
Contact information:
Mail: 107 Office Park Rd Gatlinburg, TN.
Phone: 865-436-1200
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