The Great Smoky Mountains are world renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal resources, the beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of the wilderness sanctuary within its boundaries, it is one of the largest protected areas in the east.

Small creek dressed in autumn in Great Smoky Mountains - Photo by Jim Doane © APS, Inc.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains

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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

A spectacular trip with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 15 bridges

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