Smoky Mountains Danielle Bopp
Smoky Mountains
When you visit Pigeon Forge, you should explore the Great Smoky Mountains. The Smoky Mountains get their name from the blue-like smoky mist that surrounds them. They consist of 500,000 acres of Southern Appalachian wilderness and they are situated on one of the oldest uplands on earth. The Smoky Mountains are home to diverse wildlife.
There are several fun attractions in the area. One of the places to visit is known as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park offers its visitors a variety of activities throughout the year including 800 miles of trails for hiking, exploration, and sightseeing as well as photo opportunities along the park’s scenic routes. Cades Cove is the most visited area at the location. It was once home to a small mountain community in the 1800s. The cove has things such as original pioneer homesteads, barns, businesses, pasture, and farmland.
If you love adventure and whitewater rafting, Great Smoky Outdoors is the perfect place to visit. They offer a variety of rafting excursions for visitors of all ages to experience. You can take in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains in the course of the adventure. You will go through class three and four rapids and learn about the rich history of the mountains and the surrounding area.
Another fun attraction to explore is Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Visitors can check out fascinating exhibits such as the Ocean Realm, the Tropical Rainforest, Systems Controls, the Coral Reef, the Shark Lagoon and the Discovery Center. The aquarium has been voted as the best aquarium in the United States. The Smoky Mountains have a moderate weather climate and is a good area to explore any time of the year.
