Outdoor Recreation at Great Smoky National Park

Laurel Falls in the winter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Float past Tom Branch Falls along Deep Creek's 2-mile tubing section. Photo by Charles Snodgrass courtesy of the Bryson City / Swain County NC Chamber of Commerce

Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots including swimming holes under waterfalls, boating in a fingered lake, and floating down creeks.

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.

Bike riding on the Cades Cove Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bring your bicycle and mountain bike to the national park. Here's were you can ride.

Appalachian Trail Sign inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Appalachian Trail (AT) travels 72 miles through Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

Hiking along Abrams Creek near Cades Cove 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.

The view of Hot Springs, North Carolina and the French Broad River from Pump Gap on the Appalachian Trail. Photo by John Hayes via Flickr

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.

The Tremont River 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.

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.

An aerial view of Lake Fontana in North Carolina

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Outdoor Recreation

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Biking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Hike the Appalachian Trail Through Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Leave No Trace in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Water Safety in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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