Albright Grove is a good location to see an old growth cove hardwood forest. This type of forest is one of the most biologically diverse outside of the tropics. Albright Grove is in the Northeast part of the park.

Abrams Creek, which runs through Cades Cove, has a growing population of river otters. Head from Cades Cove towards Abrams Falls.

"Heath Balds" in the park are dominated by the family Ericaceae (heaths). Plants in this family that may be found there include Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, Sand Myrtle, Blueberries, Huckleberries, Azaleas and Wintergreen. Drive up the Newfound Gap Road and take the Alum Cave Trail towards Mt. LeConte to see a heath bald.

"Grassy Balds" are treeless areas at the tops of some mountains in the park. An example is Spence Field, near Rockytop. Take the trail starting from the east side of Cades Cove near the campground.

To see the oak/pine forest which grows in drier areas of the park, continue on south from Spence Field on Eagle Creek Trail.

Club Mosses (Lycopodiophyta) are common on the floors of the Spruce/Fir forests.

Be sure to check out the nature trail starting near the Cades Cove visitor center.

There are around 2000 known species of Fungi in the park.

The neighboring Tennessee River has the highest diversity of freshwater fishes in the United States.