The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains, named for the fog that hangs above them

Because of the fog hanging over them, these are also called the Smokies. The Great Smoky Mountains encompass over 500,000 of breathtaking scenery. It is the most visited national park in the US. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Sunrise climbs over Mt. Cammerer

Nowhere can you see all the colors of the fall in one beautiful photo

Smoky mountains in autumn

The sun and the foliage collaborating in making this a gorgeous morning

Smoky mountains in autumn

The incredible diversity of trees in the Smoky Mountains National Park is the cause of the unique color patterns that can be witnessed here

Smoky mountains in autumn

About one hundred native tree species grow in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The number of tree species are more than in all of North Europe combined

Smoky mountains in autumn

Even the colors of the rainbow take a second seat at times to the color display offered by the tree tops

Smoky mountains in autumn

The Abrams Falls are only 20 feet high but the force and the long, deep pool at the end make this site very visit-worthy and beautiful

The waterfall is located in Cades Cove and named after a Cherokee chief whose village once stood a few miles away

Smoky mountains in autumn

A remarkable view from Blue Ridge Parkway making it photo worthy

Smoky mountains in autumn

Rising mountain ‘smoke’, as seen from Heintooga Ridge Road seems like heaven on Earth

Smoky mountains in autumn

 

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