Whether you delight in the challenge of a strenuous hike to the crest of a mountain or prefer to sit quitly and watch the sun set, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a myriad of activities for you to enjoy. The hardest part may be choosing which auto tour, trail, waterfall, overlook, or historic area to explore! Check out some of these exciting links below. The best place to camp year-round is in The Great Smoky Mountains and whether you wish to camp with all the amenities or in the rugged wilderness you can find the camping experience you are looking for in the smokies camping includes: Backcountry Camping Frontcountry Camping Group Camping Great Smoky Mountains National Park has about 2,115 miles of streams within its boudaries, and protects one of the last wild trout habitats in the Eastern United States. The park offers a wide variety of angling experiences from remote, head-water trout streams to large, coolwater smallmouth bass streams. Most streams remain at or near their carrying capacity of fish and offer a great opportunity to catch these species throughout the year. (details) Hikers enjoy the Smoky Mountains during all months of the year with every season offering its own special rewards. During winter, the absense of deciduous leaves opens new vistas along trails and reveals stone walls, Chimneys, foundations, and other reminders of past residents. Spring provides a weekly parade of wildflowers and flowering trees. In summer, walkers can seek out cool retreats among the spruce-fir forests and balds or follow splashy mountain streams ro roaring falls and cascades. Autumn hikers have crsip, dry air to sharpen their senses and a varied palette of fall colors to enjoy. Official trail map of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Waterfalls of The Smoky Mountains National Park Guided horseback rides are available at four concession horseback riding stables in the park from mid-March through late November. Rides on scenic park trails are offered lasting from 45 minutes toseveral hours. All rides proceed at a walking pace For more information on these and other activities within the National Park visit the parks official website by clicking here.