Go hiking, paddling, fishing, and climbing in a park with lush valleys and high mountain tops. It's waiting for you to explore.
Things to Do in Winter in the Great Smokies
Snow just makes it more of an adventure. See our list of to top things to do in winter in the park and nearby – one of which is just a fun way to get around
Top Ways to Get Wet in the Great Smoky Mountains
Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots including swimming holes under waterfalls, boating in a fingered lake, and floating down creeks.
Day Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to see a whole new side of the Smokies on these amazing trips from 4 to 11 miles round trip.
Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bring your bicycle and mountain bike to the national park. Here's were you can ride.
Hike Laurel Falls Trail
This spectacular trail literally attracts thousands of hikers a day. But it’s for good reason, says park volunteer Mike Baker.
Hike the Appalachian Trail Through Great Smoky Mountain National Park
The Appalachian Trail (AT) travels 72 miles through Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Tennessee-North Carolina border.
Leave No Trace in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Even if you live by the phrase “take only photos; leave only footprints” when you’re outdoors, it still might seem counterintuitive to pack out food scraps and toilet paper.
Soak in Hot Springs, N.C. - Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains
Hot tubs fed by mineral springs and the Appalachian Trail take center stage in this town 45 minutes from the Catalooche area of the national park.
Water Safety in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Water is everywhere in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although the waterfalls and streams are beautiful, these waters can also be dangerous.
Which Trail Should I Hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Options for trails and what to expect on the hike, from a moderate walk to a waterfall to a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain.
Wildland Trekking Guided Hiking Vacations
Go on an unforgettable hiking vacation. Wildland Trekking has a tour that fits nearly anyone who loves to hike in world-renowned, breathtaking landscapes.
Mountain View Rental Cabins
Sevierville~Pigeon Forge~Gatlinburg
~No property management, family owned and managed
cabins in the Great Smokies.
~Licensed with state of TN and county of Sevier.
~No booking fee if booked on this website.
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Mountain View Rental Cabins consists of three luxury cabins located on the mountain ridges in the Great Smoky Mountains in east Tennessee. Living in Texas
on a ranch with longhorn cattle and quarter horses we needed somewhere to go to regain our peace and strength back and run from the Texas heat.​
Our cabins have been totally updated and always kept in tiptop shape by the dedicated staff that make up the 5 star reviews we continue to achieve. And then, of course, the wonderful guests who return to stay again and again and who remain friends we cherish.