There’s no right way to do Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The most-visited national park in the U.S. spans more than 800 square miles, straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, and it’s filled with wildlife, hiking trails, creeks, waterfalls, historical sites, wildflowers, and stunning fall foliage (depending on the season, of course). You can also take the more rustic route—backcountry hiking or camping—or go all out with a luxury stay at a resort with its own private park entrance. No matter how you choose to design your trip, one thing’s for sure: There’s no shortage of things to do and see. To help you find some lesser-known (read: less crowded) spots, we turned to local experts. They shared a few “secret” places that most tourists miss in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park. #travel #smokymountains #adventure #traveltok #traveltiktok