Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee

Spanning the ridges of Tennessee and North Carolina since 1940, Smoky Mountain National Park covers half a million acres of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Its location and natural beauty make this America's most visited national park. Its bio-diversity contained in its rolling forests is world renown (some say it's considered to be the salamander capital of the world). The park is home to abundant wildlife, with more than 60 types of mammals, including elk, river otters, black bears, and flying squirrels! Hiking and camping enthusiasts are drawn to it because it holds over 800 miles of hiking trails, including 70 miles of the historical Appalachian Trail. Nearly 100 historic log buildings have been preserved or restored throughout the park. It's the perfect place to explore the adventurer inside.