With over 800 miles of hiking trails, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers everything from peaceful woodland walks to adventurous backcountry treks. Along the way, keep your eyes open for soaring eagles, curious deer, and maybe even a glimpse of the legendary Uktena, the great horned serpent of Cherokee lore. The Smokies are calling. https://visitcherokeenc.com/play/outdoor-adventure/hiking/ | Visit Cherokee

This scenic river confluence is known as the Townsend Wye where two streams meet right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located near Townsend TN this area serves as the gateway to the quieter side of the mountains away from the crowds of Pigeon Forge TN. This video highlights the river flowing exceptionally strong which typically happens after heavy mountain rains. During warmer months families love to swim and tube in these waters when the flow calms down. The Little Rive

The Sinks waterfall, late October in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park #smokymountains #greatsmokymountains #gatlinburg #pigeonforge | TheSmokyMountains.com

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