The Great Smoky Mountains rise up along Tennessee-North Carolina border in southeastern US. A sub-range of Appalachian Mountains they are known as Smoky or Smokey Mountains or even simply as Smokies. The name "Smoky" comes from the natural fog often hanging over the range, looking like large smoke plumes from a distance.

The Great Smokies located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are a protected preserve. The park established in 1934 draws over 9 million visitors each year and is the most-visited national park in the US.

Tourism is the key to the area's economy, particularly in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in Tennessee and Cherokee in North Carolina. Rafting and river tubing in whitewater is common all summer.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is famous for its natural beauty and rugged trails. Known for its wildlife and natural beauty the National Park offers super accommodations of all kinds for every kind of traveler. You can book hotels and lodges near to the access points or stay in the State Park accommodations too.