We have been to the Smokies countless times; it is my family's favorite national park and every visit brings unique experiences and special memories. We have driven the scenic roads, hiked the majestic mountains, and enjoyed many attractions outside of the park, but not once have we been in a helicopter. Well, that changed when my wife surprised me with tickets for Scenic Helicopter Tours in Sevierville, Tennessee -- but little did I know it would be one of our most epic trips to date.

When we arrived on site there was excitement in the air and helicopters were already taking off to the clouds.

We checked in and were invited to hang out until our time for our first helicopter ride. Not only do we get to embark on a high-flying adventure, but before and after you can play lawn games, have lunch, and listen to live music. Finally, our time had come and headed out to the helipad.

We were briefed on the safety rules and outfitted with a set of headphones.

The blades began to spin faster and faster and we were gently propelled into the air. It surprised me how fast we ascended 500 feet above the ground with relative ease. Soon we experience a smooth and scenic one-of-a-kind ride. The tour we chose was the Scenic Introduction Flight which took us up on a five-mile loop that only took two minutes. We loved it so much that as soon as we landed we walked right back into the building and scheduled a longer tour.

This time we planned on doing the Ridge Runner tour and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.

This tour features a 30-minute-long ride that makes for a more relaxed experience, satisfying and stoking our high-flying wanderlust.

Soaring high in a helicopter once again, we were both blown away by the views.

We already knew just how pretty this part of Tennessee is, but seeing it from the sky was a whole different experience. Our pilot was amazing and told us a little bit about his experience and some of the mountains we soared over. He also surprised us by saying we were one of the few Tennessee residents he has taken on a tour and I hope more locals take advantage of this unique adventure because it is completely worth it.

The Great Smokies towered in the background and some of the other tours actually take you deeper into the mountains getting views from the sky over our national park and the quaint mountain town of Gatlinburg. As promised, our tour took us along the ridge line of the Chilowee Mountains. We even hugged the tree line as we tilted and turned along the peaks.

I was gobsmacked by the views that seemed to stretch on for miles and miles. We saw the glistening of the Sun Sphere in Knoxville as well as ponds and lakes shimmering in the heat of the day.

It was an experience I will never forget and I highly recommend anyone to take a tour themselves.

When you are looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Tennessee, look no further than the Scenic Helicopter Tours in Sevierville, TN. We loved our trip to the clouds, and I hope you do too. For more information, please visit the Scenic Helicopter Tours website. Also if you are looking for an unreal deal make sure you check out the Ridge Runner Tour on Viator. Check out our journey on the helicopter with both tours with our Adventuring in the Moment video:

Looking for more adventures in the Smokies? Check out our Smoky Mountain weekend trip for some ideas for your next getaway.