b'LOCAL HIKING TIPSBecause of changing weather, unpredictable wildlife, and the varied landscape, its important to be prepared. We have a few local tips for visiting the GSM National Park that were learned the hard way!Pay attentionWear really 1 to the parking. 3 good shoes. First, park only in designated parking areas.Flip flops and sandals are not good options.Second, Great Smoky Mountains NationalFoot blisters should not be on your bucket list!Park does not charge an entrance fee. However, parking tags are required for all vehicles parkingPick thefor longer than 15 minutes. Stop by the Townsend4 right trail.Visitor Center to purchase a day or week pass.https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm Dont be too ambitiousknow your audience and your limitations. Check the daily 2 weather report. Dont count 5 on your phone.The weather in the Smoky Mountains can change drasticallyand quickly.Take a trail map and bring a compass or GPS. Dont rely on cell service! 22|smokymountains.org'