14.  Get Into The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The popular Great Smoky Mountain National Park topped our “Top 10” national parks list this year. It covers more than 520,000 acres and is officially known as the “most visited park” in the US. It spans both North Carolina and Tennessee. The park is known around the world for its variety of both plants and wildlife. Millions of people visit each year for the hiking trails, the scenic, mountain-hugging highway, and famous Clingman’s Dome.