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Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, prudent hygiene will be practiced to keep you and the bears safe! Our refreshing and highly acclaimed hikes, take you away from the city life and cell phones, immersing you into the beauty of soothing waterfalls and mountain views!
-Unique Quiet Settings
-Possible Bear Sightings
-Dolly Parton & Bear Stories
-Entertaini
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, prudent hygiene will be practiced to keep you and the bears safe! Our refreshing and highly acclaimed hikes, take you away from the city life and cell phones, immersing you into the beauty of soothing waterfalls and mountain views!
-Unique Quiet Settings
-Possible Bear Sightings
-Dolly Parton & Bear Stories
-Entertaining & Educational
-Cherokees & Early Settler History
-Park Geological & Civic Creation.
Small Grp. & Pvt. Kayaking
Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
This event is not affected by any current closures! Of course, we practice strict health habits. Choose either a fun and frolic Splash Cool Down Kayak Tour Adventure, or take a our guided Private Sunset Starlight Kayak Adventure, where couples or families, paddle across the lake, watching a spectacular sunset, then, treat themselves to
This event is not affected by any current closures! Of course, we practice strict health habits. Choose either a fun and frolic Splash Cool Down Kayak Tour Adventure, or take a our guided Private Sunset Starlight Kayak Adventure, where couples or families, paddle across the lake, watching a spectacular sunset, then, treat themselves to S'mores and hot dogs, cooked on the campfire. After that, take in the starry starry night, while paddling back across the lake! Adventures don't get any better than that!
History & Mysteries Walks
Exciting & Educational Group & Private Hikes
History & Mysteries Walks
Mysteries & Histories Walk Perfect for non hikers, history buffs and large groups! You'll meet your Guide inside The Great Smokys National Park, and attendees will caravan a few miles to a unique, and historic area in the park called; Elkmont, where once, two resorts resided in their splendor. Once there, your knowledgeable guide, will wa
Mysteries & Histories Walk Perfect for non hikers, history buffs and large groups! You'll meet your Guide inside The Great Smokys National Park, and attendees will caravan a few miles to a unique, and historic area in the park called; Elkmont, where once, two resorts resided in their splendor. Once there, your knowledgeable guide, will walk you through remaining once charming family cabins, as he portrays what life was like there, back in the early 1900's.
Ask Us About Our Current "Healthy Mind & Body"Specials! email: info@Hike The Smokys.com
FAQs
Q. Why is a guided hike a more enjoyable adventure rather than just going on our own?
A. Great question! We have Nat'l Park Service Licensed Guides who are trained to provide a hike adventure that's not only very safe but very educational for all ages. We take time to listen and match your abilities with trails free of safety issues including; fallen tree obstructions, muddy or slippery conditions, recent bear activity, high water crossings and annoyingly large crowds.
We know all the best waterfalls and views and entertainingly inform you of the formation of the Park itself, including the the Cherokee,s Woodland Indians, the early and late settlers of the area. Yes, anyone can hike a trail, but it is a completely different experience especially in regards to preparation, safety, and understanding the history and wildlife connected to the trail.
Q. What will we need to bring?
A. We provide our guests with hiking poles for safety, and rent backpacks if needed, Once you purchase your event, you will receive a "prep list" email immediately, suggesting what to wear and items to bring to make your adventure more enjoyable.
Q. Will we see a bear and if so, will we be in danger?
A. Quite possibly you may see one but your guide will keep you safe!! The Great Smoky Mtns. Nat'l. Park, boasts the highest concentration of Black Bears in North America! The good news is, there is a low probability of anyone being injured by a bear and actually your greatest threat is tripping and injuring oneself on the trail. That's why we provide hiking poles. Our guides, who carry bear rated pepper spray, has experienced over twenty encounters with bears while on the trail and never had any injuries or extremely close encounters with them either. One thing for sure, if you're fortunate enough to have a trail encounter with one of these majestic creatures on our tour, you will most certainly be perfectly safe, even as your pulse increases with excitement, you'll come away changed regarding what you've previously heard about these fascinating animals. compared to your own unique experience on your guided hike! They are wonderful and usually rather shy!
Q. Can we take pictures during the hike?
Sure! Yes, you may bring a camera but we'll also provide you with s free, professionally captured, digital photo file and you will be offered more to purchase.
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Designed Just For You and Your Abilities
We are licensed by The U.S. Dept. of The Interior and provide personalized, safe hike, kayak and camping adventures to waterfalls, views, and historic points of interest for families, groups, and couples and singles. We primarily hike and camp in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN and parts of North Carolina. Our kayaking takes place on Douglas Lake & The French Broad River in Tennessee.
