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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkThe park is home to a wondrous diversity of life.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Area Communities
 
Communities surrounding the national park offer services and amenities that are not available in the park, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and other shopping opportunities.

North Carolina
Bryson City
Cherokee
Graham County
Haywood County
Maggie Valley

Tennessee
Cosby/Newport
Gatlinburg
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
Townsend
Autumn colors
Fall Leaf Season
Fall colors can be seen from October through early November in the park.
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Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Download a Smokies Trip Planner
Information about favorite destinations, popular activities, and a park map
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Visitors can often spot bears in trees at the edges of forests.  

Did You Know?
Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the park. This equals a population density of approximately two bears per square mile. Bears can be found throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley.

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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST