For a family-friendly horseback adventure straight out of the Smokies, Davy Crockett Riding Stables in Townsend offers guided trail rides along the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plus pony rides that are a hit with younger kids. It's a classic Blount County outing — reserve ahead during peak season (March 15 – November 15) and ride seven days a week, 9am–5pm, weather permitting.

Good to know: - Trail rides for all ages and skill levels, led by local guides - Pony rides available for younger children - Reservations recommended in season, required in the off-season - Open daily 9am–5pm, mid-March through mid-November - 3 miles off the main drag in Townsend, near Cades Cove national park entrance