Walking through the dark woods a beam of sunlight illuminated the mountain stream.
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
“They provide peace and tranquillity in this hectic world.”
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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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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
I have always found that nature always helps me feel better, no matter what. Since I was a little girl, my parents, and especially my mom, would always instill in my brothers and me a love for nature. My mom's childhood was full of character, where the river was close…
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