My husband and I have been to this Park several times and because of the time of year ( spring) we were never able to go up by Clingmans Dome. This spring we were finally able to drive up there. What a view!! It was very windy and cold but we just couldn’t believe the colors the view offered us. Of course with the fires last year the park may look a bit different but none the less beautiful. I wouldn’t want these views to be altered by any means. All our Parks are wonders of the world and every time I walk in them I feel renewed. I’ve been to several of our parks and each one brought me peace and overwhelming beauty.
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
“Because more now than ever we need to see beautiful things. Our Parks give us so much. Just am hour in one makes you feel better. I would hate to see our parks littered with man-made things. We need the parks and they need us.”
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mid-October, 2023—colors between Cherokee and Gatlinburg
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Even before my family and I reached the Smokies, I was in awe of the scenery around me. Tennessee’s vibrant forests framed the road on either side, and we drove along a glimmering creek that threaded through the trees. Later, after hiking up to Clingmans Dome, we watched the fog…
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