Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Almost 10 million people a year visit Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina, making it the most popular in America, maybe the world.  In April, the mountain laurel start to bloom, the weather is moderate, and 8 million other visitors are still at home planning their trip for the upcoming summer.  Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg stretchers to strenous treks that may require backcountry camping.  Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities.