With over 1600 species of flowering plants, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to discover why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is sometimes called the “Wildflower National Park.” With the spring blooming season approaching, a weekend getaway might just be the excuse you need to see one of the world’s most mesmerizing floral regions in all its full-bloom splendor.
Discover everything you need to know about the Smoky Mountains most iconic and rare wildflowers coloring Gatlinburg this season, plus tips on where, when and how to spot them.