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101 Reasons to Visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park




6. Elk Viewing

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The best times to view elk are usually early morning and late evening. The best places to view elk are in the Cataloochee Valley and at the Cherokee entrance to the National Park. The experimental release of elk into the Park began in February, 2001 with the importation of 25 elk from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. In 2002, the park imported another 27 elk.

 
 
7. Smoky Mountain Train Ride

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a variety of excursions and special events throughout the year. Gourmet Dinner Trains run Saturday evenings beginning early February. Mystery Theatre Dinner Trains run on select Friday evenings, early May through early November. Rail stations are located in Dillsboro and Bryson City, North Carolina.

 

8. Llama Trekking

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Experience guided llama trekking through the Great Smoky Mountains without carrying a backpack! Let a gentle and well trained Llama Trekking Team do all the work as you enjoy a safe, authentic and rewarding wilderness hiking experience. Llama treks vary from day (picnic) hikes to two day hiking trips or longer. There are treks for the experienced hiker as well as for the entire family.

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9. Photography

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In the National Park, you will discover hundreds, if not thousands, of photographic opportunities. Rivers and streams, historic structures, hiking trails, and wildlife are just a few of things you will want to capture during your visit.


10. Fishing in Mountain Rivers

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There are over 700 miles of fishable streams in the park. First time anglers to the Smokies should stop by a ranger station or visitor center to ask advice. Sporting goods stores in surrounding communities often house some of the Park's most avid fishermen. Fishing licenses must be displayed on demand by authorized personnel. State trout stamps are not required.


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WELCOME TO GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Trip Ideas
Great Smoky Mountains Facts
Policies
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Transportation & Airports
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Photo Tours
Fall Photo Tour
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage
Fall Foliage at Clingmans Dome
Fall Colors in nearby Villages
Fall in Wears Valley
Best Fall Hikes in the Smokies

  WHAT TO DO
Attractions
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Outdoor Adventure
Scenic Drives and Rides
Shopping
Heritage, History, & Culture
Nature Activities

  WHERE TO STAY
Bed & Breakfast
Cabins
Camping
Condos
Hotels

WHERE TO EAT
Restaurants
Farmers' Markets
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  4 SEASONS
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

WEDDINGS
Wedding Services
Honeymoon Cabins
  Surrounding Towns:
Cherokee
Gatlinburg
Maggie Valley
Pigeon Forge
Townsend
Wears Valley

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