Experienced guides, Erik and Vesna Plakanis, will take you to incredible vistas, gentle cascades, waterfalls, majestic ancient forests, crystal clear mountain streams, old home sites, graveyards and hidden trails.

Erik and Vesna are experts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, medicinal and edible uses of wild plants and mushrooms, wild animals and their habits, backpacking, primitive skills, outdoor survival, and local human history, including the Cherokee and early settlers.

They offer a large selection of tours, including interpretive guided nature walks, guided hikes, birding and salamander treks, hiker shuttle service in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Appalachian Trail support, trip planning, camping and backpacking equipment rental, guided backpacking trips, classes and seminars.

Hours/Days of Operation:
Guided tours and seminars year 'round