If you're the outdoor type, you'll find the Smokies are heaven on earth. You'll discover that the region is an all-seasons playground with limitless possibilities for outdoor activity. The warm seasons offer boundless opportunities for open air enjoyment. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, swimming and hayrides, to mention only a few. In winter you can ski at the Ober Gatlinburg resort at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, or Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. And of course, fishing, cycling and hiking know no season. If you enjoy challenging and imaginative golf courses, you'll be hard pressed to find more satisfying offerings anywhere. With our rolling terrain, you won't be faced with boring, flat courses, to say the least. You'll find aware-winning challenges in Tennessee as well as on the North Carolina side. All area clubs are open to non-members. Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides unsurpassed natural beauty for any number of pursuits. As the largest expanse of undeveloped wilderness east of the Mississippi River, it is truly an outdoorsman's dream come true. Wild mountain rivers await. Over 800 miles of hiking trails beckon. Campsites are available throughout the Park, not to mention picnic areas where you can enjoy this gem of nature only steps from your car. It goes without saying that an area that supports such variety in outdoor activity also offers a wealth of outfitters and sporting goods stores to cater to your every outdoor need. You'll find factory outlet sports stores in Pigeon Forge, as well as specialty outfitters throughout the region. What better way to try out an activity for the first time or simply find a truly meaningful souvenir of your travels than by adding new gear to your collection at one of our local stores.
No matter what your outdoor interests, the region offers a year-round playground for those who'd rather be out in the open air.
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