Exploring the National Parks
Exploring the National Parks
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46: Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Sep 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
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Is there a more life-giving place than Great Smoky Mountain National Park? We don’t think there is! This is the time of year this park really shines, so in this episode, we are exploring everything the Smokies have to offer. 

We know that some of you are heading out there in the next few weeks to see the fall colors, so we are excited to talk about and celebrate this beautiful national park with you!

Join us as we cover: 

  • Why this park is the most visited national park in America

  • The most popular part of this park that you don’t want to miss

  • Our favorite waterfall hike in this park

  • What you need to know about Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

  • What we love about Gatlinburg

  • If you only have time for one trail, this is the one you want to do

  • What you need to know about the trails - and how to pronounce them

  • The diverse ecosystems in the park

  • What to check out on the North Carolina side of the park

  • The best way to get Smoky Mountain views

We hope you enjoyed exploring this stunning park with us! It is truly amazing, and it deserves all of the hype that it gets. There is so much magic in this park, and we know you’ll love it. 

If you want some help planning your trip to the Smokies and avoiding the massive crowds, grab your Great Smoky Mountains Itinerary before you go!

 

Check out the full show notes here.