Following are some people and businesses that may help you in planning and enjoying your trip.
Adventurous Outdoor Things
Trail info on your iPhone or Android. Check out NaturePod guides on everytrail.com
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Surrounds
Real live hiking guides, Eric and Vesna Plakanis: A Walk in the Woods
Residential Environmental Education Programs: Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
Acadia National Park and Surrounds