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A Mini Eco-Guide To The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee
Written by Rj Ross | May 7, 2021
Source: Tennessee Tourism
Tennessee has many places to visit, such as the country music capital, Nashville, and the Moonpie metropolis, Chattanooga. However, there’s a place in the Volunteer State filled with outdoor exploration that will make your travel bug jump for joy. A place with natural, foggy skies, century old trees, the world’s oldest mountains, and America’s most visited national park. This place is known as The Great Smoky Mountains, or The Smokies for short. An area with a great amount of tourism annually, however you decide to spend your time at The Smokies should have little to no hazardous impact on the environment. Thus, we at ecomadic have conjured up a list, emitting some sustainable stays, shops, and eateries to make your Smokies sojourn invigorating and eco-friendly.
Eco-Accommodations
Camp Atagahi – Gatlinburg
Source: A Walk in the Woods, Great Smoky Mountains
Price Range – $$
Nearly 25 years dedicated to embracing nature and teaching campers about The Smokies in a fun, outgoing manner, Camp Atagahi is a 90-acre woodland retreat to relieve you of your busy routines. After resting in a cozy, spacious tent, and eating a meal made in the camp’s eco kitchen, prepare yourself for some terrific touring and trekking! Let one of the camp’s naturalist guides take you to the turquoise colored Big Creek cascades, the popular Cades Cove to spot black bears, or a stroll come dusk to learn about nocturnal creatures, with the skies and fireflies being your light. If you go with family or friends, opt to partake in recreational activities such as ziplining, kayaking on the Nantahala, or various trust exercises. Make the most of your time at Camp Atagahi and enjoy an exhilarating and educational experience with nature!
Creekwalk Inn at Whisperwood Farm
Source: Creekwalk Inn at Whisperwood Farm
Price Range – $$
This bed and breakfast inn believes in nature and preservation, and gifts guests a front row gander at the fantasma of their Tennessee farmland. Enjoy the many cabins that provide an woodsy aesthetic and atmosphere, jiving stone-surround jacuzzis or hot tubs, and a captivating view of the creek. Consume a filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by the kind innkeepers, who use ingredients from their garden, the local farmers market, and the nearby Carver’s Orchard. Be sure to request in advance what you would like to eat during your stay at Creekwalk Inn, especially if you have vegetarian, vegan, and dietary preferences. The ecological ambience and southern hospitality of the inn may keep you content to stay and rest the entire trip; however, go on out for a day to the various attractions that are about 30 minutes away, such as the Great Smoky National Park, Cataloochee, and Dollywood. Bask in all the nature and nurture this bed and breakfast offers during your stay!
Socially Responsible Eateries
Local Goat
Source: Local Goat
Price Range – $$
Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, indulge in some delicious drinks and dishes at this Tennessee eatery. Priding itself in the local culture, like the art decor made by local craftsmen and artists, everything you see, smell, and taste in this restaurant will give you a sense of what Pigeon Forge is all about. That’s because foods such as the Fish ‘n’ Chips, The Patriot burger, and the House Salad are all made from scratch, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Even the breweries, cocktails, and wines are locally crafted. While you’re enjoying the menu items, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount LeComte and the nearby mountains from the comfort of your seat. Bon Appétit to a Local Goat meal and experience that’ll have you baa-ck for more!
Social Enterprise Shopping
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Source: Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Price Range – $$
Hop on the downtown Gatlinburg trolley to take a trip to America’s largest independent organization of artistry. Visit eight miles of local shops run by carvers, weavers, watercolor artists, casters, soap makers, potters, silversmiths and many other artisans to continue promoting their craft and the district’s illustrative legacy. Browse through pottery inspired by the Smokies’ forest at Brandywine Pottery, a blend of traditional woodworking and modern technology at Tim Wemberding’s Woodworking, and candles poured into original, hand crafted and painted molds at Village candles. Not only can you peek or purchase the local artwork, you can also put on your crafty cape with the artistic, hands-on activities the various shops have available. Sketch, sculpt, and shop to your heart’s content within this valley of virtuosity!
Ethical Experiences
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Source: National Park Service
Price Range – $
What’s an adventure in the Smokies without stopping by its grand national park? After all, admission is free compared to most national parks. Hike, bike, or drive by the Roaring Fork Nature Trail to see an ebullient mountain stream, leading to the colorful Rainbow Falls. On the same trail you may see historical buildings like Jim Bales’ Cabin. On the Oconaluftee River Trail, you’ll see many more buildings such as the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill. Gallop out to Cades Cove, where you can go horseback riding, hayriding, or pay your respects to those who discovered this vast vicinity at the Cable cemetery. To truly say you’ve approached the Smokies, hike to the top of its highest mountains: Clingmans Dome, Mount Guyot and Mount LeConte, and take a picture of the blooming shrubs, wildflowers, and the American Chestnut trees that still remain. If you do encounter any wild animals (elk, black bears) along your paths in the park, be sure to respect them and remain distant! Like the aforementioned attractions listed, make your experience in this national territory an unforgettable and everlasting one!
meet the author
Rj Ross
Rj Ross is a writer at ecomadic. With his BA in communications and love for creative writing, he hopes to inspire and inform many generations about sustainable living and responsible traveling.
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