Smokey Mountains Hike

Spotting wildlife in the Great Smokey Mountains is free and fun.

There are many opportunities to experience nature.
Day hiking trails, camping in back country,
or just taking your family on the loop drive are all joyful surprises.
A couple tips:
Animals are most active early morning and before sundown.
Look for berry bushes and wildflower fields that they love.
Stay fifty feet away from them, they are unpredictable.
Do not feed them, block them, or taunt them from their lives.
Have your cell phone or camera ready for the moment, as
in the field above the bears only peek their heads up to spy
for seconds.
The park is free to visit. Day parking is no cost as well.
Bring mosquito repellent or a natural oils
such as citronella or eucalyptus and reapply often.
Do not leave any food out.
All firewood must be USDA approved because of beetles
and diseases.
Reservations for camping are made online here: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/carcamping.htm/
There are horse trips, car camping, Glamping, RV parking -
many options for inexpensive $20 a night fees