Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Here are some facts about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park:

1. It is also known as the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. You may be saying, "What's the difference?" Look at the spelling.

2. It is located in the Great Smoky Mountains. Surprise, surprise.

3. It gets more visitors than any other U.S. National Park.

4. About 5 people die in the Park in a normal year, mostly in auto accidents.

5. Lumber companies tried to clear out all the trees while negotiations were in progress to create the park.

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