Parks in Cherokee, North Carolina

When you visit Cherokee, North Carolina, you can almost imagine yourself living this way. Here, the same mountains where the Cherokees have maintained their traditions for generations surround you.... More on Cherokee-nc.com

Inscription. [Marker Front]: Cherokee Indian Reservation: Established by United States for the Eastern Band of Cherokee after the removal of 1838. [Marker Reverse]: (Leaving) Cherokee Reservation: ... More on HMDB

Hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park each year, and almost every one of them takes the 11-mile paved Cades Cove Loop Road, either motor or non-motorize... More on Trails

Used our road bikes to bike this 11 mile loop. Saw bears, turkey, deer, and More on Trails

A 35-mile paved and gravel road through a scenic but lightly visited part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you are tired of the crowds in some parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park... More on Trails

Wow, this was fun. We completed the entire journey from the entrance at Wo More on Trails

Clearly, the triple-Ho guy is the big attraction here. Features Christmas-themed rides and shows. Also has a petting ... More on About

Santa's Land features a handful of small rides and attractions geared toward children. More on ThrillNetwork.com

This hike exemplifies the effects people have had on the Smokies and the truly amazing powers nature has to recuperate from such influence. After crossing the Oconaluftee River, you'll enter a form... More on Trails

This was one of the nicest most peaceful hikes I've taken. More on Trails

For people staying at Smokemont Campground, this loop hike is a good way to spend part of the day. Highlights: Wildflowers. More on Trails

My wife and I spent our 25th anniversary(12/19/06)on the Smokemont Loop. S More on Trails

Highlights: Easy walk along river. his short, easy walk makes a good family hike. Just be sure to teach the kids how to identify poison ivy. The trail is popular among locals as a fitness and ... More on Trails

An easy, gentle stroll through the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. This is More on Trails

This is a challenging two-night loop, mainly due to elevation changes. Fortunately, the biggest climb is at the end, when your pack will be its lightest. Start on the seldom-traveled Fork Ridge Tra... More on Trails

I did this last year, and yes it is hard. The second day is the best but yo More on Trails

Some sections of this hike are very popular, so expect to meet lots of others hikers. Highlights: Cascading ... More on Trails

An unexpected warm weekend allowed me to take this hike with my 12 year old More on Trails

Flat Creek Trail is an unknown gem in the Smokies. Few people know about it, but those who hike it dont soon forget it. Although heavily logged before park establishment, the forest walk is now one... More on Trails

Trail runs along a stream. Near the beginning of the trail is an overlook w More on Trails