Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Quick Facts

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Rolling mountains covered with dense forest in autumn colors, including red, orange, and yellow foliage, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, eastern Tennessee.

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