Driving the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great Tennessee travel destination. Most will reach the park in eastern Tennessee by Interstate 40 exit 407. Then drive south about 20 miles to reach the entrance of the park. These 20 miles of road become more and more littered with touristy places like hotels, souvenir shops and cheesy mini amusement parks. I’m sure a lot of people take advantage of these places and have a lot of fun but I have a hard time stomaching it. The good news is that after being punished by the seemingly endless tourist clutter you are rewarded with one of the most beautiful National Parks in the United States.

Beautiful Mountain Scenery

Travelers will be delighted by the nature beauty and unspoiled scenery the park has to offer. There are countless opportunities to pull of the road to park and admire the views. Several hiking trails can be used to get deeper in the woods and take lots of great photos. A Visitors center is available to help you learn more about what the park has to offer. People come from all over the country and the world to visit. I have taken some photograph to help you see some of the pretty sights. The park is fee free which is a plus and nearby Gatlinburg is a very popular town to go to when in the area. This park is near where I live and is always rewarding to visit.

Local Area Map of the Smokies

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Photos and Images of the Smoky Mountains

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Park Entrance