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Great Smoky Mountains: Quick Facts

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
A dirt path winds through a forest with autumn foliage and rocky outcrops along the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.
Rolling mountains covered with dense forest in autumn colors, including red, orange, and yellow foliage, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, eastern Tennessee.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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