What can you not do in the Smoky Mountains?
What can you not do in the Smoky Mountains?
Top 7 Things NOT to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Don't Feed the Animals. ...
- Don't Get Too Close to Wildlife. ...
- Don't Litter. ...
- Don't Start a Hike Too Late. ...
- Don't Park on the Side of the Road. ...
- Don't Forget to Pack Water. ...
- Don't Go Without a Plan.
Do I need bear spray in Smoky Mountains?
Encounters With Bears Treat bear encounters with extreme caution! Bear pepper spray may be carried by hikers within Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the strict purpose of protection against bodily harm from aggressive wildlife.
Why are dogs not allowed on trails in the Smoky Mountains?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prohibited dogs in the backcountry since the park was first established in the 1930s for several reasons: Dogs can carry disease into the park's wildlife populations. Dogs can chase and threaten wildlife.
What do I need to know before going to Smoky Mountains?
12 things to know before going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- It's free to enter, but not to park. ...
- Enter a lottery in April for the summer firefly spectacle. ...
- Book your trout fishing license in advance. ...
- Mingus Mill is a good alternative to busy Cades Cove. ...
- Consider a shoulder season visit to avoid the crowds.
Are there mountain lions in the Smoky Mountains?
There are eight to 10 reported sightings of mountain lions, also called cougars or pumas, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year.