Erik and Vesna Plakanis have hiked hundreds of miles through these mountains and they'll lead you to some of the most magical places in North America. When you take a walk with them, you'll learn about the amazing life and death struggles that the people of this area went through. You'll hear Cherokee lore and Appalachian tall tales. You'll also find out what people of this area did for food and medicine before the invention of the grocery store and pharmacy. You might even get to sample a tasty mountain treat.
Every walk is geared towards enjoying the journey at a pleasant pace.
Below is a sampling of some of our walks. We always welcome custom trips, at no extra charge . We also offer trip planning, shuttle service, family backcountry camping trips, backpacking trips, and more. This walk takes you through one of the areas of the Park most richly steeped in history. Journey down an old settler's wagon trail and explore some forgotten homesteads along the way while strolling through the Smokies during the most enchanting time of the year.