Field Guides: Great Smoky Mountains

Stretching between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts over 11 million visitors each year, more than any other National Park. Wildsam Field Guides: Great Smoky Mountains will give visitors new and deeper ways to appreciate the natural majesty of Appalachia, as well as the region’s unique culture, including:Our essential list of Smokies books, music and artistsSouthern Appalachian dishes of note; Highlights from the park's diverse flora and fauna; Local Cherokee stories, past and present; Itineraries, trail recs and side trips; Viewing tips for wildlife from fireflies and butterflies to elk and bears; Interviews with park rangers, trolley drivers and thru-hikers; andFifteen base camps around the region, from rustic to high luxury.