Great Smoky Mountains br he says his passion for her br would smoulder all br br Great Smoky Mountains br a puff before he adds br more white to his clouds br br Great Smoky Mountains br from our horses' nostrils too br clouds br br Great Smoky Mountains br monks in their brown gowns br bent in prayers br br Great Smoky Mountains br a stillness like uprooted br Cherokees br br Pristine Great Smoky Mountains view br misty North Carolina and br Fontana Lake br br Great Smoky Mountains br we let all our worries br settle with the clouds br br Great Smoky Mountains br he interposes his face with his girl br over the lovely ranges br br One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts more than 4,000 species of plants,130 trees,65 mammals,230 birds, and more species of salamanders than anywhere else on earth. Most tourists come here for car camping, leaving 900 miles of trails and 512,000 acres of uncongested backcountry for hiking adventures. For an ideal two-and-a-half-day hike, take the Clingmans Dome Bypass Trail. Tread nimbly and enjoy the dearth of humanity and the breathtaking views of North Carolina and Fontana Lake br The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hundreds of miles of trails for equestrians, including the only sections of the Appalachian Trail open to horseback riders. Also, five auto-accessible horse camps make riding the Smokies even easier. More than 40 backcountry campsites also welcome equestrians.