📜 Open-air museum showcasing rural Appalachian life in the late 19th century. 🔍 Features historic farm buildings relocated from various areas within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. # Why Go 🚶 Step back in time to an 1800s farm 🏡 Explore authentic log structures like a farmhouse, barn, and blacksmith shop 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn how families lived in the mountains over a century ago 🦌 Spot elk grazing in nearby fields, especially in early morning and late afternoon 🏞️ Easy access to the Oconaluftee River Trail # Tips 🦌 Best time for elk viewing is early morning and late afternoon, summer through fall. 🚶 Consider the 30-minute self-guided walking tour audio guide for insights into farm life. 🐶 The Oconaluftee River Trail, starting at the farm, is pet-friendly. # 🅿️ Parking Parking tags required for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 💰 Daily $5, Weekly $15, Annual $40. 🚫 Not required for passing through, parking less than 15 mins, or at designated campsite. # ♿ Accessibility Path to museum is paved or hard-packed gravel with gradual descent. Area around farm is generally flat and grassy.