Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFront matterReading editionChapter navigation18 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterGreat Smoky Mountains NATIONAL PARKHistory of the ParkPioneer Culture in the Great SmokiesThe Cherokee Indian ReservationForestsOther Plant LifeA Wildlife SanctuaryFishingInterpretive ServiceAccommodationsAdministrationHelp Us Protect This ParkHow To Reach the ParkThe SeasonsHorses, Pack Animals, and Guide ServiceRoads and TrailsThe Appalachian TrailBeginning of this editionNext chapter →Great Smoky Mountains NATIONAL PARKAll chapters and sections (18)Opening pagesFront matterOther sectionsGreat Smoky Mountains NATIONAL PARKHistory of the ParkPioneer Culture in the Great SmokiesThe Cherokee Indian ReservationForestsOther Plant LifeA Wildlife SanctuaryFishingInterpretive ServiceAccommodationsAdministrationHelp Us Protect This ParkHow To Reach the ParkThe SeasonsHorses, Pack Animals, and Guide ServiceRoads and TrailsThe Appalachian Trailstream in woodsGreat Smoky Mountains NATIONAL PARK →