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Review:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country's most visited national park - for its ancient mountains, diversity of animal and plant life, and remains of Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
Highlights include: Cades Cove, wildflowers, and hiking. Cades Cove is a valley encircled by mountains. A one-way loop road takes visitors through the cove for 11 miles.
On Wednesday and Saturday until 10 AM from early May to late September only bicycle and foot traffic are allowed on the loop road, otherwise, cars are permitted. White-tailed deer, black bear, and coyotes, among other animals, can be seen in the area.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts 1,500+ flowering plants, more than in any national park in North America. Flowers bloom all year long. Hiking can be enjoyed all year long, as well.
Some of the most popular hikes are Charlies Bunion, Alum Cave Bluffs, Andrews Bald, Rainbow Falls, and Chimney Tops.
107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN37738, Phone: 865-436-1200
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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