National Parks & Forests
Explore the mountains of North Carolina on public land and in protected wilderness areas. These low imprint areas allow for an off the beaten path experience in the Great Smoky Mountains.
| Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover the beauty of North Carolina. With hiking trails and scenic drives there is so much to do while you visit! |
| One of the most impressive examples of old-growth forest left in the United States. |
| A hikers and backpackers haven, the Slickrock Wilderness Area offers miles of trails of varying lengths crossing streams and climbing the mountainsides. |
| A protected wildlife area, the Snowboard Backcountry Area is roadless allowing for untouched forest exploration often frequented by fisherman and hikers alike. |
