Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tennessee

Rolling mountains covered in rows of trees at dusk, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, was established in 1934 and is renowned for its mist-covered mountains and diverse plant and animal life. The park features iconic sights such as Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the Smokies, and Cades Cove, a scenic valley with abundant wildlife and historic buildings. Popular attractions also include the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and the many hiking trails that lead to waterfalls like Laurel Falls and Grotto Falls.