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10 THINGS TO DO IN Great Smoky Mountains NATIONAL PARK

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Hike to Andrew's Bald

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Named for an 1840's cattleman who grazed his cattle high up here, Andrews Bald is a grassy ridge top offering spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway

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That's right, the famed Blue Ridge Parkway begins in Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

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The Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail is a 5.5 mile one way loop through a beautiful section of forest dotted with historic buildings.

View the Majestic Elk

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Thanks to the National Park Service these magnificent mammals are roaming the forests & meadows of places like the Great Smoky Mountains.

Hike The Appalachian Trail

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Completed in 1937, this legendary trail stretches some 2,200 uninterrupted miles from the mountains of north Georgia to the heart of Maine, passing through 14 states in all.

See Fontana Lake

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The lake is a great spot for a picnic lunch away from the crowds in the busy parts of the park, or quiet walk.

Tour Mingus Mill

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The historic Mingus Mill was built in 1886 and continues to churn to this day. The historic structure provides for beautiful photo opportunities, especially in the fall.

Drive Through Cades Cove

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This beautiful misty mountain valley is the most popular spot in the park with its historic cabins, abundant wildlife, including black bears.

Newfound Gap Overlook

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In the fall this overlook is a feast for the eyes with brilliant, kaleidoscopic reds, yellows, and oranges nearly everywhere you look.

Ascend Clingmans Dome

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At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Tennessee.

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