GORP - Smoky Mountains Regional Guide


	Smokies Main Page
	Overview
	Area Map
	Basecamps
	Activities
	Features
	Contacts
	Trails


	Smoky Mountain NP
	GORP North Carolina
	GORP Tennessee
	GORPtravel


	Summer's Top Parks
	Summer Mountain Festivals
	Beach Travel Blog
	Parks and Outdoors Guide
	2008 Summer Buyer's Guide from Outside Online

CLOSE TO HOME

Regional Guide:
The Smokies

Straddling the Tennessee/North Carolina border, the Smoky Mountain region is one of America's most-visited wilderness areas. And why not? The rolling hills, extensive wilderness areas, and deep gorges are home to some of the country's best adventures. Add in the southern basecamp towns of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina, and you'll have all the ingredients for an all-American getaway. Here's what you need to know to make it happen.

Check out our Area Overview & Area Map


TOP ATTRACTIONS
	Smoky Mountain NP
	Pisgah NF
	Cherokee NF
	Nantahala NF
	Appalachian Trail
	Joyce Kilmer Forest
	Blue Ridge Parkway


GETTING OUT THERE
	Hiking
	Paddling
	Driving
	Family
	Biking
	Wildlife Viewing

Find a trail | Read a review | Review the park

Smokies Basecamps
Here's where to stay, from Asheville to Knoxville to the National Park.

Features
Read what our award-winning writers have to say about the Smokies.

The Nitty Gritty
What you need to make your vacation complete.
Trips | Books | Maps | Weather | Video | Contacts

Get Involved
Share with your fellow GORPers
Smokies Forum | User Photo Gallery

Back to

Atlanta City Weekender

Charleston, WV City Weekender

Charlotte City Weekender

Columbus City Weekender

Lexington, KY City Weekender

Nashville City Weekender

Raleigh-Durham City Weekender

Richmond City Weekender

	Take off today and explore the U.S.
		Top Trips of the Southeast — Hiking and biking with a touch of Southern charm.
		North Carolina Rambles — Wander the state, from mountains to ocean.