I have fond memories of going to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and marveling at the mountains that seemed so tall. Living in Georgia, it was the closest and easiest National Park for my parents to drive to. I remember how beautiful the trees were and how quiet it was, compared to the large city we lived in. I have never forgotten my first experience in visiting a National Park. Every American deserves to have an experience like mine in visiting a National Park. Our National Parks are priceless and deserve to be cherished and protected.
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
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Walking through the dark woods a beam of sunlight illuminated the mountain stream.
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In Cherokee, North Carolina, on August 6th of this year, the town was hopping, the tourists were swarming. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is here. Cherokee is one of the two main entrances to the park and Gatlinburg Tennessee is the other. My husband Bob and I drove to…
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The two intrepid explorers find their way through the forest to find a refreshing mountain stream.
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