Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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brwhiz
N 35° 42.212 W 083° 31.503
17S E 271550 N 3954005
The Sugarlands entrance to Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located on US Highway 441 just south of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WMHH07
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2013
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From the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism web page:
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established on June 15, 1934 after overcoming numerous economic, cultural, and political issues. Today the park is the largest protected land area east of the Rocky Mountains. It is also the most visited national park in the American Park System. The main entrances are located along the US Highway 441.
The history of the Appalachians is a precious thing and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves this history. These mountains have been around for thousands of years from the prehistoric Paleo Indians to the 18th century European settlements and loggers and Civilian Conservation Corps in the 20th century. The protection of history, wildlife, and nature are very important to the park. There are many great attractions to see while visiting the park. The most popular attraction is Cades Cove. Others include: Roaring Fork, Cataloochee, Elkmont, Mountain Farm museum and Mingus Mill at Oconaluftee. Don't forget to watch out for Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee and the Smokies.
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