Top Great Smoky Mountains National Park Outdoor Activities

Rather than exploring an unfamiliar environemnt on your own, explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a small-group hike that takes you deep into the forest and along a pristine mountain river. You'll also see two waterfalls and learn all about the flora and fauna from your naturalist guide.

Discover a bygone era on a 3-hour tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hear stories about the Cherokee people and settlers that lived and worked in the mountains, and learn how they survived off the land. See a small family cemetery, 19th-century barn and an old fashioned spring house, then get a glimpse of settlers’ daily lives in a small restored cabin. Enjoy a relaxed nature walk with a guide that brings the Smoky Mountains’ distinctive wildlife, plants and geology to life at every turn.

We have the best location on the Nantahala River being located right at the takeout. This means you'll only ride the bus once and you'll finish at your car. After the river, enjoy one of our two restaurants by the river.

Meet a naturalist guide at the Greenbrier entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (directions listed in your voucher) for a walk in the woods. This moderately strenuous hike follows an Appalachian mountain path to several cascades. Rock-hop across streams and crest narrow ridges, then be rewarded by the sight of gorgeous cascades shrouded in lush greenery. Enjoy the intimacy of hiking with a small group.

Combine nature and craft beer in one convenient full-day excursion during this private trip to four waterfalls and five breweries in North Carolina, ideal for groups with varied interests. Plus, round-trip transportation means you can save your strength for the waterfall walks, before sampling your complimentary pints without worry.

The Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular sites for hiking in North Carolina. Enjoy more than a simple walk in the woods when you choose this guided tour led by a professional naturalist. Together, you’ll wander through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, taking in all of its beauty. The diverse landscape leads you to waterfalls, ancient forests, and crystal clear mountain streams.

We'll be unplugged, free from the distractions of our phones. This hike also includes gratitude, so please bring a positive attitude! We'll start the hike with gratitude so we can be in the right frame of mind. We'll play some other gratitude games using a deck of cards called The Grateful Deck that contain fun questions that remind us to be grateful and positive. There is a place along the trail to stop and sit by the waterfalls, while playing the Grateful Game.