Sharing Nature with Children

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend an afternoon reconnecting with Mother Nature through fun games designed to awake enthusiasm, focus attention and create conditions conducive to deeper insights. We will get our hands dirty playing in the earth, exploring creeks while looking for salamanders, tasting nature's foods and soaking up the fresh air and sounds of the woods. This course is the cure for Nature Deficit Disorder. Be aware, part of the fun is getting muddy and wet!

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that, while we do our best to follow the itinerary listed, we may need to pivot due to road closures or events outside of our control. We require a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour. We operate rain or shine.

Parking Tag not included. Contact us or purchase here: www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP2510

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

Gratuity for your guide.

Transportation

Drinks are not provided. Bring plenty of water.

Rain Gear - We have emergency ponchos on hand if needed.

Parking Tag not included

What To Expect

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Exploring Nature

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bear Cub and Exploring Nature with Kids Tours
Jo0nTheGo,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We ended up doing two tours with A Walk in the Woods and couldn't recommend them enough! Luci, a former elementary school teacher, led the Bear Cub tour and she was fantastic. My 4 year old was so engaged from the story-time start to craft and educational walk. Luci took us to an easy to get to waterfall and had tons of information to share about the plants, animals, and history of the area. We decided to also do Exploring Nature with Children and even though we were in almost the same space from the day before, our guide Mike was able to make it feel completely fresh. He quickly got to know our group and customized our hike to cover new ground. Again, we got excellent information about the park and the natural surroundings without repeating. Mike went at a pace that worked for our group, keeping an eye on what was interesting to my kid and letting that lead the experience. Both tours were friendly, informative, and professional. Again, would highly recommend.
Wonderful from Planning to Execution
historyMA,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide Mike was really a dream. He is sol knowledgeable and great company! Patrician in the office worked hard to put this together for me! This is a super company to work with.
Awesome for kids and parents alike
Michael K,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luci was a great guide. Kids had a lot of fun! Guided tour, time to explore at kids pace. Very informative and kind!
Fun family hike!
kaylo traveler,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun and easy hike with young kids (ages 5-9) which was also interesting for the high schoolers/adults in our group. We learned about the park, various plants/animals, history, went in old cabins, saw waterfalls, played in the stream and more. Bonus that the kids finished their junior ranger requirements with the hike and could be sworn in at the Sugarlands visitor center after the hike.
It was an awesome experience!
Mel A,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ms Debbie is fabulous! She is very passionate, patient and knowledgeable. It was a great experience seeing Great Smoky Mountains with her. We have learned a lot and knew some interesting history facts. Highly recommended.
Great scenery, great guide
Journey43631590448,
Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lucy was an amazing guide and we all had a blast! What a beautiful hike with many streams—it was so peaceful and a great hike with kids.
We Loved this Hike!
Pbaddie,
Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lucy took us and 2 of our 5 year old kids on this hike and it was amazing. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I think the best part was sampling the edible plants! It was a great experience for adults and children alike. I would definitely return and try another one of their hikes as well!
Great time with Brooke
travelingmariam,
Apr 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brooke was fantastic with my five year old daughter. She was patient while my daughter tallied all the wild flowers Brooke shared with us. She played a senses game with her and had her taste the different plants that were edible. We happened to be the only two on the walk and she accommodated and earlier time which was better for us. We had a great time!
Kids and Adult fun entertaining hike
194danau,
Mar 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Miss Debbie was amazing with the kids and answered all their questions. We learned things we didn’t know and the hike was easy. All of us had no issues hiking and we’re keep entertained with her stories. If you have kids and want to do a hike I would recommend this one. When back in town we would do another with them.
Fun and engaging morning hike good for kids and adults alike!
JRSama,
Oct 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super easy and clear directions given during booking made finding the destination simple and straightforward. Debbie was a pleasure to work with right from the start, extremely engaging and attentive to the kids, and so knowledgeable with her background as a park ranger. She was even OK with our many photo ops, and my five year old’s incessant need to talk constantly. She really kept my seven year old’s interest. Only caveat was that from our cabin in pigeon Forge it was a 45 minute drive, but it was a beautiful road nonetheless.