Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Pros: Amazing scenery, Abundant wildlife, So many things to do
Cons: The park gets very crowded during the summer season

If you are traveling through the southern United States in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, you should make sure that you take the time to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are beautiful views, stunning mountains, hidden ...

Pros: Large, mostly unspoiled mountain wilderness; Close proximity to most Americans
Cons: Some of the best scenic routes are closed in the winter.

On the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lies the most visited National Park in the USA. This national gem lies in the southern Appalachian Mountains, just a short distance from Knoxville, Tennessee (to the northwest of the park) and Asheville,...

Pros: Incredible scenery, sparkling streams, soaring mountains, and colorful wildflowers
Cons: If you're camping in a rainstorm it can be pretty miserable.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a huge, beautiful place to enjoy nature at its finest. This park was dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 after the states of Tennessee and North Carolina gave the Great Smoky Mountains to the federal...

Pros: 1/2 Million acres; Beauty at every twist & turn in the road
Cons: High traffic volume in summer; pollution tree line death in some high spots :o(

Having lived in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee for about 8 years I came to know and love the park very well. Every chance I had, I was driving through, hiking, wading, biking, fishing, taking photographs through out all the...

Pros: This is one of the most beautiful places in the United States.
Cons: Some places, such as Gatlinburg, are a bit too touristy.

One of my favorite vacation spots is the Great Smoky Mountains. It is perfect for families, honeymooners or old married couples. For my family, it's a getaway that is far enough away from home to be different, but close enough to enjoy it for a...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, variety of trails, accessibility of area.
Cons: Commercialism of Gatlinburg.

Sometimes we all just need to get back to nature, and jaunting off to the Smokies could be the ideal solution. Spanning an area that crosses from eastern Tennessee into western North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) is relatively easy...

Pros: Lots of options of living/Dining and adventure
Cons: Traffic

Well I have been to Great Smoky mountain national park 4 times in last 4 years and well its not over yet. Its such an amazing place that I never seem to get enough of it. Out of the 4 trips I have done all of them in a different way. But I will now ...

Pros: scenery, variety of hiking trails, auto touring option
Cons: traffic, some roads closed in winter,

Great Smoky Mountain National Park encompasses 500,000 acres in Tennessee and North Carolina. Although it is the most visited National Park, this was the first time we went.

Visitor Center
We started out at the Sugerlands...

Pros: Rustic but clean and warm shelter on top of the Smoky Mountains. Home cooking.
Cons: No electricity. No showers. Must book in early October for the following year.

Hikers - how about a 2-day backpack hike with an overnight stay in a cabin at the top of one of the taller mountains in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? LeConte lodge, at the top of Mt. LeConte, elevation 6,593 ft, is a nice, rustic retreat ...

Pros: beauty of the mountains and forest
Cons: none

When God was creating the world and he was looking for the epitome of breath taking beauty of nature....He chose a place that is unmatched to this day. The Great Smokey Mtn National Park! No matter the season the beauty is all around you and sucks you...

Pros: Beautiful, Something for everyone
Cons: congestion

I live in Tennessee, so I am fortunate enough to see the beauty of the Great Smokey Mountains anytime I want. But if you are planning a spring trip, this is probably the best time of year to come. Our dogwoods are blooming like you wouldn't believe!...

Pros: Lots to do and see. Many inexpensive priced activities. Peaceful and beautiful scenery.
Cons: Traffic, Traffic, Traffic. Lack of parking in Gatlinburg. Busy during dinner.

Thanks to everyone for their nice comments on the following review....also a word of warning...this is a long review....hope it doesn't make your eyes bleed! LOL!

We have children. Our children are quite the travelers. We go on 3 vacations a...

Pros: Spectacular scenery, abundant trails, and a variety of wildlife make each visit unique!
Cons: You can and often will, find high volumes of visitors any time of year.

I have been visiting GSMNP for more than 30 years and still find each visit to be full of new and unique opportunities. Most visitors spend their time at the major attractions, of which there are many. However, I have learned numerous spots to go where...

Pros: The Smokey Mountains are beautiful. Motels are dirt cheap in off season.
Cons: The surrounding areas of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are crowded and tacky.

The Great Smokey Mountains aren't what they used to be. Actually, the mountains themselves are still basically unchanged. The problem comes in with the surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Pigeon Forge cater to the large influx of tourist to...

Pros: Scenery, Abundance of things to do nearby, cost
Cons: Traffic

My recent camping trip to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park was a very successful one.

I went to the Smokies on a camping trip with my mother and my wife and son. I love to camp and fish and had a wonderful time doing both there. Even...