Things to Do & See Top Destinations in the Park:
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Bobcat by Brian Shults
Terrific photo of a very elusive critter
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Thunderstorm by Tom Miller
Purple mountains majesty
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Buck Wading by Brian Shults
Cross streams very carefully. This guy has 4-wheel-drive.
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Milky Way by James Hoffman
See the stars.
Things To Do
- Favorite Waterfalls: Abrams, Laurel, Ramsey Cascade
- Best Seasons to Visit: Fall, Spring
- Favorite Animals: Black Bear, Elk, White Tailed Deer
- Favorite Activities: Hiking, Viewing Wildlife
- Prettiest View: Clingmans Dome, Newfound Gap, Mt. LeConte, Andrews Bald when azaleas are in bloom
Popular Hikes
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Best Hiking Trails for Easy Walking
Balsam Mountain, Cades Cove, Cosby, Cove Hardwood, Elkmont, Fighting Creek, Noah "Bud" Ogle, Smokemont, Spruce-Fir, Sugarlands Valley, Oconoluftee Riv
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Favorite Hiking Trails
LeConte via Alum Cave, Abrams Falls
Things To See
- Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill
- Deep Creek
- Greenbrier, Cosby, and Balsam Mountain (less crowded)
- Fontana Dam
Suggested Itineraries
- Cades Cove
- Newfound Gap
- Elkmont
- Cataloochee Valley (adventurous drivers only)
Best Drives
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Popular Auto Tours
Cades Cove Loop Road, Cataloochee Valley, Newfound Gap Road, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Upper Tremont Road