• Smoky Area Guides
  • 100 Secrets of the Smokies
    • A Guide to the Best Undiscovered Places in the Great Smoky Mountains Area (The Savvy Traveler's Guide)
    • by Randall H. Duckett, Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
    • A handy guide to the lesser-known spots in The Smokies.

  • The Unofficial Guide to the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains
    • by Bob Sehlinger, Bob Surkiewicz, Joe Surkiewicz
    • Has money-saving tips, and rates some of the local lodging.

• Fishing
  • Smoky Mountains Trout Fishing Guide
    • by Don Kirk
    • An excellent book on trout fishing in the Smokies, and trout fishing in general. Mr. Kirk has also written a very similar book dedicated to Fly Fishing. So we recommend getting one or the other, but not both.

  • Fly Fisherman's Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    • by H. Lea Lawrence

  • On the Spine of Time - A Fly Fisher's Journey Among Mountain Streams, Trout, and People
    • by Harry Middleton

• Hiking
  • Hiking Trails of the Great Smoky Mountains - A Comprehensive Guide
    • by Kenneth Wise
    • A pretty complete guide to hiking and backpacking in the Smokies. Has maps and illustrations.