Here's some stuff I've copied and pasted from other web sites regarding the area of our '06 National Rally. If you know of other interesting activities, places to eat, attractions, etc., please add to the thread.
<UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>NATIONAL PARK: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country. There are 12 major hiking trails and nine self-guided trails. Maps of the trails may be obtained at the Park Visitor Center located at the park entrance.
<LI>HIKING TRAILS - There are plenty of other activities when visiting the Smokies. If you're looking to spend a day in the mountains hiking may be the way for you. Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains can be anywhere from a leisure hike to a day of exercise with a strenuous workout. There are numerous trails in the Smokies.
Chimney Tops - 4 miles; 1,335' climb; strenuous; winds through virgin forest to the Chimney Top pinnacles
Abrams Falls -5 miles; 340' climb; moderate: a relatively flat trail leading to the 20-foot falls
Arch Rock - 2.5 miles; 400' climb; easy; trail leads to an erosion-created tunnel
Hen Wallow Falls - 4 miles; 520' climb; moderate; good, short day hike to 95-foot falls
<LI>SELF GUIDED NATURE TRAILS - Many of the trail heads for self-guided trails in the Smokies are easily accessible by car.
Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail - 3,000-foot loop, paved trail with educational exhibits and special communications media
Alum Cave Bluffs - 5 miles; passes through a bald of mountain laurel and rhododendrons
Cades Cove - 0.5 miles; explains how settlers used native plants
Cove Hardwoods - 0.75 miles; grove of old-growth deciduous trees
Laurel Falls - 2.5 miles; paved trail leads through a pine-oak forest to the falls
<LI>FISHING: Sevierville is near beautiful Douglas Lake with excellent bass and crappie fishing - boat rentals available. Many fishing areas in the national park are full of trout and small mouth bass. For more information on fishing, contact the Park Visitor Center at (865) 436-5615
<LI>GOLFING: Sevierville offers two challenging golf courses. The Eagle's Landing Golf Club and Par 3 Golf Course showcase the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains on their 18-hole courses.
<LI>SHOPPING: Located in the heart of the best outlet, antique and craft shopping in the country, Sevierville is a shopper's paradise. From designer clothes and outlet stores to mountain crafts and flea markets, shoppers find a variety of treasures in Sevierville.
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