Machias has been visiting this special area of the Smokies for the past 20 years. Cataloochee Valley nestles among the most rugged peaks in the southeastern United States. Surrounded by 6,000-foot mountains, this isolated valley was the largest and most prosperous settlement in what is now the Park. Once known for its farms and orchards, today’s Cataloochee is one of the Smokies’ most picturesque areas. Few people visit this beautiful valley, but spectacular rewards await those who do.

• Hike in the world’s finest example of a temperate deciduous forest.
• Fish in clear streams.
• Explore an unspoiled setting similar to the one the early pioneers found when they settled the area.
  

Spend the first night at a hotel, then spend the rest of the trip camping and taking day hikes. Explore preserved churches. See snow fences made from American chestnut. Enjoy the more than 1,600 types of flowering plants that will be starting their spectacular display. Let Machias help you discover a wonderful way to vacation with your family or a group of friends. You’ll come back refreshed and with a renewed spirit. !