Best Things To Do In The Smoky Mountains In April

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The Smokies are a great place to visit any time of year, but April is especially nice because the weather is starting to warm up and the flowers are beginning to bloom. The Smokies are a great place to visit any time of year, but April is especially nice because the weather is starting to warm up and the flowers are beginning to bloom.

The park is home to a variety of wildlife and beautiful wild flowers in bloom.

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The park features rides, shows, and attractions for all ages. In April, Dollywood hosts a number of special events, including the Flower and Food Festival.

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White water rafting season in Tennessee usually begins in early March and runs through October.

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Upper Pigeon River

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See the breathtaking beauty of the Smokies from the top! Enjoy this high-flying adventure with family and friends.

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April is an excellent month for fly fishing in the Smokies. You can fish in Straight Fork Creek or Deep Creek on the North Carolina side of the park

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Best Things To Do In The Smoky Mountains In April

The park is home to a variety of wildlife and beautiful wild flowers in bloom.

Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

HIKING

HIKING

CAMPING

CAMPING

SCENIC DRIVES

SCENIC DRIVES

The park features rides, shows, and attractions for all ages. In April, Dollywood hosts a number of special events, including the Flower and Food Festival.

Visit Dollywood

White water rafting season in Tennessee usually begins in early March and runs through October.

Whitewater Rafting

Upper Pigeon River

Upper Pigeon River

Lower Pigeon River

Lower Pigeon River

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See the breathtaking beauty of the Smokies from the top! Enjoy this high-flying adventure with family and friends.

Smoky Mountains Ziplining

April is an excellent month for fly fishing in the Smokies. You can fish in Straight Fork Creek or Deep Creek on the North Carolina side of the park

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