2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Wildflowers in Bloom
The Smokies are often called the “Wildflower National Park,” and spring proves exactly why.
From April through early June, more than 1,500 species of flowering plants blanket the forest floor. Trilliums, violets, and mountain laurels appear along hiking trails and woodland streams.
Spring is also when waterfalls are at their most dramatic. Melting snow and seasonal rain create powerful cascades at spots like Laurel Falls and Abrams Falls.
With mist rising from the valleys and fresh greenery covering the mountains, the Smokies feel alive in a way that’s hard to describe and even harder to forget.
