Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Best seasons
- fall, spring
- Best time
- Early morning, when fog still sits in the valleys
- Access
- Free — no entrance fee. Roads and overlooks are paved; many trailheads have limited parking.
The most-visited national park in the country, and it shows in the fall colors and the fog that pools in its valleys most mornings. Elevation changes fast here, which means weather and wildlife activity can vary a lot between the valley floor and the ridgelines.
