Just outside of Asheville is America's most visited National Park, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, which spans both North Carolina and Tennessee. Discover what life was like in rural Appalachia by exploring rehabilitated log cabins, churches, schools, and mills. Grab your camera and photograph everything from wildflowers to elk and black bears. The best sites for wildlife viewing include Cataloochee and Cades Cove. Fishing, biking, and hiking are popular outdoor activities as well.
