My sister and I meet in North Carolina once a month to hike a trail and catch up. One of our favorite trails is the Cataloochee Divide. We have only hiked part of it but plan to hike the entire route next month. We meet a lot of people from various places on our hikes. Last year, we were lucky enough to meet the superintendent of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park - Cassius Cash. He was kind enough to let us take a photo with him.
Sincerely,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife.
State(s): North Carolina Tennessee,
Established: 1926
“We love the peacefulness of a hike. Easy ones are nice but a challenge is more fun. We firmly believe “Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints.” We are grooming young hikers. We hope the parks will be preserved for future generations so they may hike in our footsteps. ”
National parks represent the best of America. Why do you care about protecting and preserving them? Tell us why parks matter to you!
Success! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’ll be notified by email when your story is approved and added to the collection on the My Park Story homepage.
In the meantime, you can share your own story page with your family and friends — and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!
Here’s your unique story page link:
{{ storyUrl }}Preserve Our Parks
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.
Donate Now