9 Stunning Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains

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Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains that straddle the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. 

Cades Cove is a valley surrounded by mountains and one of the most popular destinations in the park.  

Sunrise Over Cades Cove 

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The Great Smoky Mountains are home to the densest black bear population in the Eastern US.  

Black bear up a tree 

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The name “Smoky” comes from the natural fog that often hangs over the range and presents as large smoke plumes from a distance. 

Misty Mountain Sunrise 

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The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the few places in the world where you can witness the rare and fascinating display of synchronous fireflies.  

Synchronous Fireflies 

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The Great Smoky Mountains are home to a variety of mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish. 

Elk bugling in the Park 

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Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at 6,643 feet above sea level. 

Snow-covered Clingmans Dome 

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The Great Smoky Mountains are a botanist’s paradise, with over 1,500 flowering plant species, more than any other national park in North America. 

Wildflowers in the spring 

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The Great Smoky Mountains have over 2,000 miles of streams and rivers, and more than 100 waterfalls.  

Rainbow Falls 

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The Great Smoky Mountains offer a variety of lodging options, from campgrounds and hotels to cabins and chalets. 

The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals 

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Next: 7 Incredible Attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains

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