• The Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for vacations because of the numerous outdoor activities in the region.smoky mountains and lone tree image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  The Smoky Mountains are located just outside Gatlinburg, Tennessee and are a popular destination for vacationers and hikers because of the region's numerous outdoor activities. Every year, guests visit the region to take part in camping, fishing, biking and to see the fall colors as the leaves change. It has also become a popular destination for extreme outdoor activities, such as white-water rafting, ATV riding and off-road riding.
  
  

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 800 miles of maintained trails to explore, ranging from day trips to multiday treks. The park caters to both the seasoned camper and the more relaxed developed campgrounds for families. Couples, families or friends have access to high elevations, numerous trails, including bike trails, along with more than 700 miles of fishable streams.
  
  Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  
  107 Park Headquarters Road
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  nps.gov
  
  865-436-1200
  
  

Outdoor Adventures

• Outdoor Adventures is a company located in Gatlinburg, providing off-road excursions in the surrounding countryside. The company offers extreme excursions using helicopter rides, displaying an aerial view of the countryside, white-water rafting of Pigeon River, ATV off-road rides, monster-truck rides and off-road Hummer tours. The company focuses on high-adrenaline activities. Day trips can be reserved the day before.
  
  Outdoor Adventures
  
  385 East Parkway, Suite 279
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37732
  
  865-436-3829
  
  outdooradventuresgatlinburg.com
  
  

Ziplines Family Adventures

• Ziplines Family Adventures offers a different type of vacation experience. The company sells packages to vacationers providing opportunities to zip line from tree to tree, with one skybridge (zipline) overlooking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are nine zip lines offered; each is led by seasoned guides that ensure all safety measures are provided. Variations of zip lines are also available, including zip boards, zip skis or zip surfing. Guests can join a group of other vacationers who book a private session with a guide.
  
  Gatlinburg Zip Adventures
  
  1133 Parkway
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  877-494-7386
  
  zipgatlinburg.com