America’s most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains, is an ideal getaway. Hike, camp, andexperience one of America’s oldest mountain ranges.
Established in 1926, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is comprised of ridge upon ridge ofseemingly endless forest on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Called the Smokies due to theever-present morning fog, this mountain range is world renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life,the beauty of its ancient mountains, and its history of southern Appalachian mountain culture. With nearly 80historic buildings, spectacular displays of wildflowers, and abundant wildlife, Great Smoky Mountains NationalPark offers myriad activities to enjoy.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park region is divided down its length by the Tennessee – NorthCarolina border. Visitor centers—Sugarlands and Oconaluftee—mirror each other across the state line separated bymany miles of deciduous forest. There are waterfalls throughout the park, with larger falls like Grotto, Laurel,Abrams, Rainbow, and Mingo drawing over 200,000 visitors per year.
