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Smoky Mountains Part of our Natural Heritage The Smoky Mountains are situated in the South Appalachians, covering the border areas between North Carolina and Tennessee. Most of this area is covered by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, whose function is to protect the environment in the area and to make it ecologically accessible to visitors who wish to visit the park for outdoor activities, and access to the natural environment.
Top Activities in the Smoky Mountains - Hiking on the nature trails
- Observing the wildlife and diverse plant life of the region
- Horseback riding with guided tours
- Fishing in the mountain streams and rivers
- Skiing in winter
- Whitewater rafting
- Camping in the mountains and the open country
- Shopping for local crafts and artists
Access to the Wilderness for Everyone The Smoky Mountains is an area of intense natural beauty that has been preserved so that everyone can experience this wilderness. They were a part of the Cherokee lands, and later they became the preserve of some of the old Appalachian culture that still survives in some few locations in the mountains. Most of all they allow you to enjoy outdoor pursuits with easy access and as safely as possible, and you can choose your time of year to enjoy rafting, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, skiing, fishing and hunting.
Four Seasons in a Natural Environment The Smoky Mountains enjoy a four season climate, with cool snowy winters, warm summers and gentle spring and autumns. Because this is a mountain environment there is relatively low humidity, and breezes during the warmer weather. There are few urban centers in the area, so the population tends to be rural in nature, adding to the "back to nature" feel of the environment.
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