Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery
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Gatlinburg, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get wet and muddy when exploring the Cosby Picnic area and the Great Smoky Mountains with kids and a nature guide, awakening enthusiasm and reconnecting with mother nature. The aim is to focus attention through games, while soaking up fresh air, looking for salamanders, and just having some good outdoor fun in the forest.
- Enjoy this nature experience with a small group (max 11)
- Encourage enthusiasm and attention focus with nature games and activities
- Get to know the Great Smoky Mountains in the national park
- Engry to Cosby Picnic Area and your guide are included
What's Included
- Snacks
- Professional guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuity for your guide.
- Transportation
- Bottled waterDrinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.
- Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.
- Parking Tag not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sugarlands Visitor Center1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Meet your guide under the flagpole in front of the Visitors Center. From here you will follow your guide, in your own vehicle, to the trailhead.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.
- Parking Tag not included. Contact us or purchase here: www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP2510
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 39 reviews
Ms. Debbie was absolutely fantastic! We did her kids-guided Smoky Mountains tour with our 7- and 10-year-olds, and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
She made learning about the Smokies fun and engaging by letting the kids play in the creek, teaching us how to safely find salamanders, and sharing fascinating information about the history of the land, conservation efforts, and the local plants and wildlife. She also gave us practical bear safety tips that made us feel prepared.
The most memorable moment was when we actually encountered a bear on the trail. Ms. Debbie remained calm, confident, and reassuring, helping all of us stay calm and safely enjoy the experience.
If you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains with children, I can’t recommend Ms. Debbie enough. She has an incredible way of making nature come alive while creating a safe, educational, and unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
What an awesome review!! Wow. Thank you! We are so glad you had a great tour. We hope to see you all again next time!
Ms Debbie was awesome and very patient with us. My two grandsons are a handful, and she was great with them. She did a great job of differentiating information about the area between the adults and kids. Would highly recommend the experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We appreciate you and hope to see you all again in the future!
Sam was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and kept the kids and adults involved in the hike!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
So glad you all had a great time! We hope to see you again!
Luci was a great guide. Kids had a lot of fun!
Guided tour, time to explore at kids pace. Very informative and kind!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much! Glad everyone had a great time. We appreciate your review!
Ms Debbie is fabulous! She is very passionate, patient and knowledgeable. It was a great experience seeing Great Smoky Mountains with her. We have learned a lot and knew some interesting history facts. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! Apologies for the delayed reply. We hope to see you again in the future!
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