We have been lucky enough to get to listen to ranger stories on top of Mt. Leconte on 2 separate occasions. The passion the rangers have for the parks and the knowledge of nature is truly inspiring.
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
“I believe that spending time in nature is good for the body, mind and soul. I want to make sure my future grandchildren still get to enjoy these wild spaces.”
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Smokies had some of the most breathtaking views I've seen so far! You can feel the energy radiating from the trees, and the giant mountains all around, it's undeniable that they hold so many secrets and so much power of the land within their history! The Smokies deserve respect…
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mid-October, 2023—colors between Cherokee and Gatlinburg
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