15 Photos that will make you want to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee offers incredible views of mountains, ridges, and forests. This diverse landscape features thousands of trails across all difficulty levels. Hike up a ridge to see a decommissioned fire tower or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to spot wildlife (black bears!) among summer wildflowers from a vehicle. Here are 15 photos that might convince you to add this area to your must-visit list.

1. Lonesome Pine Overlook

2. Deep Creek to Clingman's Dome Loop

3. Fontana Lake to Clingman's Dome

4. Andrews Bald

5. Forney Creek Loop

6. Blue Ridge Parkway

7. Alarka Falls

8. Kephart Prong Trail

9. Cowee Bald Fire Tower

10. Chimney Tops

11. Charlie's Bunion

12. Myrtle Point via Alum Cave

13. Newfound Gap

14. Morton Overlook

15. Wesser Bald Fire Tower

Feature image by Mason Boring.