Embark on a historical exploration of Gatlinburg, TN, and discover the rich heritage of the Smoky Mountains. Learn about logging, pioneers, and the founding of the national park on this classic national park tour.
Embark on a historical exploration of Gatlinburg, TN, and discover the rich heritage of the Smoky Mountains. Learn about logging, pioneers, and the founding of the national park on this classic national park tour.
- Elkmont Ghost Town - Participants will have the chance to explore one of the most powerful rivers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while learning about the park’s founding history and the interconnected lives of loggers, CCC workers, pioneer farmers, and early mountain recreational visitors.
- Newfound Gap Road - Known as one of the most…
- Elkmont Ghost Town - Participants will have the chance to explore one of the most powerful rivers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while learning about the park’s founding history and the interconnected lives of loggers, CCC workers, pioneer farmers, and early mountain recreational visitors.
- Newfound Gap Road - Known as one of the most picturesque drives in the southeast, Newfound Gap Road offers a 13-mile journey out of the Sugarlands Valley. Along the way, participants will discover the people, plants, animals, and history of the Great Smoky Mountains, with stops at several scenic overlooks for breathtaking photos of the towering mountains and shaded valleys.
- Newfound Gap - Nestled deep in the mountains at an elevation of over 5,000 feet, visitors will stand on the state line, gazing down at the Sugarland Valley to the north and the Oconaluftee Valley to the south. This location is also where the renowned 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail passes by the stone stage where President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Tasty snacks included
Our journey commences with pickup from our base in Gatlinburg, TN. We’ll be traveling in eco-friendly, comfortable vans to our first destination - the ruins of an erstwhile resort town over a century old. Here, we explore the history of logging in the Smoky Mountains, the lifestyle of the initial Appalachian settlers, and the establishment of the…
Our journey commences with pickup from our base in Gatlinburg, TN. We’ll be traveling in eco-friendly, comfortable vans to our first destination - the ruins of an erstwhile resort town over a century old. Here, we explore the history of logging in the Smoky Mountains, the lifestyle of the initial Appalachian settlers, and the establishment of the national park. Continuing onward, we’ll traverse one of the most picturesque routes in the southeast, taking in the breath-taking mountain landscape. On the way, we’ll make pit stops at stunning vantage points for photo opportunities and to discuss the geography of the area. Ultimately, we’ll reach Newfound Gap, the 5,000 feet high division between Tennessee and North Carolina. At this point, we’ll delve into the history of the sprawling 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail and the location of President Franklin Roosevelt’s park dedication speech in 1940.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
