[See my complete guide to the Clingman’s Dome hike ... No, Cataract Falls does not require a permit or reservation to hike the trail. Great Smoky Mountains National Park in general is free ...

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National Park Week is no exception. The Great Smoky Mountains were voted most popular place to visit during National Park Week in a recent Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek poll.

Great Smoky ... mountain culture, this southeastern gem is worth fighting the crowds to see. Seasonal offerings include colorful wildflowers in spring, rare synchronous fireflies in late May/early ...

The best times to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park are the summer ... and cool nights dipping into the 50s, perfect for hiking and biking. Other visitors enjoy taking scenic drives ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park ... You can check the latest trail conditions on the GSMNP website and find hiking safety tips here. "Most trails in Cataloochee Valley ...

The Smoky Mountains ... Trail, a hiking route that would start in the Smokies and go all the way to Maine. But on April 2, 1931, Kephart was killed in a car crash on a mountain road.