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Stretching over more than 200,000 ha, this exceptionally beautiful park is home to more than 3,500 plant species...
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The "smoke" in the Great Smoky Mountains comes from the mystical blue mist (from water vapors) shrouding its peaks. Most visitors will view the park from their cars, hence the park's status as the most visited in the nation, but a more intimate approach would be to hike any of the 800 miles of trails to discover log cabins, waterfalls and elk. Fishing, camping, bird watching (more than 240 species of bird), biking, wildlife viewing (1,600 bears call the park home) and camping are also popular... more » The "smoke" in the Great Smoky Mountains comes from the mystical blue mist (from water vapors) shrouding its peaks. Most visitors will view the park from their cars, hence the park's status as the most visited in the nation, but a more intimate approach would be to hike any of the 800 miles of trails to discover log cabins, waterfalls and elk. Fishing, camping, bird watching (more than 240 species of bird), biking, wildlife viewing (1,600 bears call the park home) and camping are also popular pastimes. « less
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“Beautiful scenery, much patience required ! Tips...”

Cades Cove

4 of 5 stars
10ecMom
East TN
Dec 28, 2009

We visited Cades Cove on 12-27-09. We had our 2 kids with us (ages 3 and 9). Let me first say that it was beautiful there and the homesites were very interesting. That being said.... Our first...more

“Fantastic...rivals the Rockies in grandeur!”

Mount LeConte

5 of 5 stars
ashleyhsmith
Birmingham, Alabama
Dec 28, 2009

Over the years, I have dayhiked various parts of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain NP, among others. Despite these travels, I somehow overlooked the Smokies in my home region, assuming...more

“Thanksgiving Experience in Pigeon Forge”
5 of 5 stars
baller21
baller21
Dec 10, 2009

We rented a cabin with Cabin Fever in Pigeon Forge. It was an awesome experience. The area is great and the mountains are beautiful. I would definantly recommend anyone to visit the are and to check...more

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