| If you are a nature buff, bird watcher or wildlife lover, | | | | The Smokies follow the border of Tennessee and |
| the Smokies may be just the place for you to travel | | | | North Carolina. Of course, Tennessee isn't short on |
| on your next vacation. Almost half of the species of | | | | horses, so horseback riding is a popular activity for |
| wildlife that live in North America can be found in the | | | | exploring the Smoky Mountains. Camping, hiking, biking |
| Smoky Mountains. Documented species have been | | | | and fishing are also popular and perfectly suited for the |
| numbered to over 10,000 species, but an estimated | | | | Smoky Mountains. |
| 90,000 additional species are believed to call the | | | | Maybe getting married in the mountains has always |
| Smoky Mountains home. One of the best places to | | | | been your dream. Well, the Smokies are the second |
| see the wildlife is a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains | | | | most popular place in the United States for a wedding |
| National Park. | | | | or honeymoon. The old-fashioned, romantic |
| Breath taking views are also a staple of the Smokies. | | | | atmosphere is enhanced with horse drawn carriages |
| Easily accessible hiking trails allow just about anybody | | | | and candlelight wedding ceremonies. A remote cabin |
| to enjoy the magnificent views. A parkway, known as | | | | set in the mountains is a very peaceful, romantic |
| Foothills Parkway, extends a great portion up the | | | | location for a honeymoon, as well. Of course, if you |
| mountain Chilhowee, so even non hikers can enjoy the | | | | are looking for some added excitement, there are |
| panoramic view. On a clear day, visitors can see five | | | | several outdoor activities or shopping attractions for |
| states from the top of the Smoky Mountains. | | | | you to visit. |
| If you are more into outdoor adventure with a little | | | | What country music lover hasn't wanted to head to |
| more excitement, you may want to consider a | | | | Tennessee? A vacation to the Smoky Mountains may |
| whitewater rafting trip in the Smokies. The Ocoee | | | | be just the reason to go. The Smoky Mountains are |
| River, Nantahala River and Big Pigeon River host | | | | filled with country music entertainment. From gospel |
| various rafting companies ready and willing to show | | | | music performances to comedy theaters, you find it all |
| you a view of the Smokies that you haven't see | | | | in the Smokies. |
| before. If you don't think you are quite ready to take | | | | Make your vacation a trip to remember. Visit the |
| on the whitewater rafting, you may also enjoy | | | | Smoky Mountains, where there is something for |
| canoeing, kayaking or tubing down the rivers of the | | | | everyone. |
| Smokies. | | | | |