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THE GREATSMOKY MOUNTAINS

Discover One of America’s Most Popular Sites

America’s most visited national park lies nestled be-tween East Tennessee and North Carolina, and continu-ously proves to be no ordinary footpath. The Great Smoky Mountains are home to 16 mountain peaks, ex-ceeding 6,000 feet, and 522,427 acres of lush green forest. Within it, an abundance of wildlife and wildflow-ers fills the beautiful hillsides of the national park and attracts an estimated 9 million visitors per year. That’s more than the Grand Canyon!

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to what many scientists believe are the world’s oldest mountains, including Clingmans Dome and Mount Mitchell. It is also home to some of the world’s tallest mountains with peaks reaching over 6,000 feet! To put this into perspective, the Empire State Building stands tall at a mere 1,250 feet. At 6,643 feet, Cling-mans Dome is the second highest point within the park. First prize, goes to Mount Mitchell which rests at 6,684 feet.

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

The national park o�ers adventurers the opportunity to uncover and explore this piece of America by foot or by locomotive with various scenic routes and breathtaking trails. The series of interest points are filled with gorgeous waterfalls, overlooks, and histor-ic sites that were once hunting grounds for the Cher-okee Indians.

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

An escape within nature can be either long or short, depending on the traveler, as the park o�ers a long list of di�culties. The park o�ers short trails, such as Laurel Falls Trail, which are best for families traveling with young children or inexperienced hikers. The popular paved trail is a mere 2.6 miles (roundtrip). For the experienced hiker, the park o�ers a more chal-lenging trail which showcases hillsides and moun-tainsides of North Carolina and Spence Field. The Rocky Top trail is approximately 14 miles long and reaches elevation peaks of 5527 feet, making it one of the most spectacular displays within the park.

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

For motorist in search of the perfect drive, Cades Cove o�ers an 11-mile loop full of scenic sights through broad and magnificent valleys. The drive o�ers sights of wildlife, historic buildings such as churches, log cabins, and even a working gristmill. Stop by Cades Cove Visitor’s Center for maps, trail guides, and infor-mation on the perfect spot for a group photo!

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains o�ers approximately 803 miles of hiking trails for people of all ages and an abundance of spectacular views. The park o�ers ad-venturers the opportunity to catch a sunrise or take in a beautiful sunset. These gorgeous mountains live up to their name as they rest in a majestic smoky haze.

Tour Like An Insider:The Great Smoky Mountains

If ever there was a time to visit The Great Smoky Moun-tains National Park, that time is now. Visit Sweet Mag-nolia Tours to book your trip. Let us be your guide to this great national park.

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