I love the Smokies. It is so great – there are all kinds of things to do. There are deer, black bears,turkey, fox, and a lot more. It is a great place for wild flowers and photos.My Grand Daddy did the party at the opening of the park.
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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n 2023, I took my father to Great Smoky Mountains National Park after he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He'd always wanted to visit more national parks, so we set aside a day just for the two of us. We spent a quiet afternoon sharing a glass of whiskey,…
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