From black bears to salamanders. Old-growth forests to spring wildflowers. Log cabins to grist mills. Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a myriad of opportunities for exploring and discovering both the natural and cultural history of these ancient mountains.

But where to begin? Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be bewildering for the first-time visitor. To make the most of your time here, click on any of the links above for information to help you plan your trip to the Smokies.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tennessee/North Carolina

6,940,000

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/index.htm

http://www.gatlinburg.com/things-to-do/national-park/

http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/great_smoky_mountains_national_park/