Gatlinburg's Newest Adventure

NOC's Great Outpost, at the Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

NOC's Great Outpost combines Gatlinburg's colorful, exciting atmosphere with the Smoky Mountains' aura of splendor and adventure. At this new must-see attraction, we'll provide the assistance, gear and services you need to maximize your Smoky Mountains experience. Whether your idea of outdoor adventure is an open-window drive, a family raft trip on the Pigeon River or a multi-day backcountry trek, we'll share our knowledge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and recommend specific activities that fit your style of exploring.

NOC's Great Outpost is located at Gatlinburg's entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In fact, we are the park's next-door neighbors. If you came to Gatlinburg looking for that experience in the mountains, be sure to start at NOC's Great Outpost, the gateway to Smokies fun!

Outdoor Expertise

NOC's Great Outpost staff know the outdoors. Either they've lived near the Smokies for years, they're passionate about spending time outdoors or both. They know outdoor gear because they use it, and they know the Smokies because the mountains are their playground.

Activities and Adventures

At our in-store Basecamp for Adventure we'll help you plan your Smokies adventure. Want to find a good view, waterfall or day hike? Stop here first. We'll also show you a range of guided tour options—from guided hikes to fly fishing and whitewater rafting. You're on vacation, and we're at work; make us do the planning.

River Rafting	Guided Fishing	Hiking in the Smokies

Fun

Our LEED-certified store is worth exploring too! We offer all the outdoor essentials and apparel you might need to enjoy the outdoors alongside cool in-store attractions like an indoor climbing wall, a free kids play area and a Smokies-style swinging rope bridge.

Smokies Workshops	Outdoor Gear	Climbing Wall

Value

You can spend hours enjoying the store, getting free advice and attending free Smokies workshops without spending a dime. When you do get outside and start experiencing the mountains, we're sure you'll recognize the big "bang" you'll get for the few bucks it takes to do it right.

Memories

We have the world's largest assortment of Smoky mountain gifts and souvenirs in stock. We'll help you make the memories out in the Park, and once your done, we'll help you save and share them with others.

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