If you’re hoping to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, check out A Walk in the Woods. Vesna and Erik Plakanis, owners of A Walk in the Woods, offer a variety of services for hikers. They offer guided nature walks and hikes which can accommodate a first time hiker or a more experienced trail blazer. A Walk in the Woods also offers a hiker shuttle service, backpacking trips, gear rental, and trip planning services. You may also want to check out one of their classes on edible plants, medicinal plants, compass navigation and more. I love to hike, and I think the guide services offered by A Walk in the Woods are a great way to be introduced to the park.