This was my first trip with Backcountry Journeys. I chose the Smoky Mountains because I could drive there. It was a great way to test how much I would like BCJ tours. I liked it! Russel Graves was the guide and he did a great job. The park was CROWDED. I am going to have to take that into  consideration on future trips, but I guess if the purpose was fall color, then you have to go in the fall.