Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Donna & Mike Take a Hike Seven years 59 Parks 295 Miles by foot, bike, canoe, horse and kayak 12 bear sightings 4 pairs of hiking boots 2 Prius cars and 1 hip replacement

= One large item on our Bucket List accomplished.

Sincerely,
Donna

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

“We love the National Parks and feel so grateful that we had the time and health and resources to visit all of them including Samoa. This has been a wonderful adventure. I only wish that we had started earlier when our children were younger so they could have made this journey with us.”

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