Guided Art Adventure Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begin your adventure with a beginner-friendly hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As you walk, your guide will share fascinating stories about the park's history and help you identify plants, including those used by the Cherokee for medicinal purposes.

After the hike, set up your painting station and learn to capture the beauty of your surroundings with acrylic paint. Whether it’s a waterfall, a historic cabin, the "troll" bridge, or a sunset vista, your guide will lead you through a step-by-step painting lesson suitable for beginners or the experienced painter.

Depending on the time of year, we can try to find elk in North Carolina or witness the magic of rare synchronous lightning bugs. With all painting supplies provided and a forgiving medium like acrylic paint, you can relax and enjoy the creative process.

What's Included

Art chair with tilting table, apron, painting supplies
You will need a Parking Pass. Nat'l Park Pass will not work in this park. You may buy these in some locations in person or online. To find out more: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm
If you felt like your Guide did a great job, tips are always appreciated. Thanks so much!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Your meeting spot will change based on the tour you pick. Meeting points are listed under each tour title. You will follow in your own car. Your Guide will be wearing a shirt that says “Paint & Hike” and their vehicle will have "Mountain Mama's Art & Adventure Co." signs on the doors.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Hike in the National Park with your experienced Guide to a beautiful waterfall, sunset vista, or the “Troll Bridge”. Your Guide will teach you about the history of the park and the medicinal plants that the Cherokee used for all sorts of ailments. Then you will settle in for a beginner friendly paint lesson, where we will paint our surroundings. We will Paint with Elk and Synchronous Lightening Bugs seasonably.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to hike the required distance.
Supplied by Mountain Mama’s Art & Adventure

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Hiking Tours
Art Classes
Craft Classes
Painting Classes
Small Group
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