After more than 17 years of efforts by those passionate about the project, the Park was officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Named for low hanging fog produced in early morning hours, the Smokies offer incredible outdoor adventures with a touch of Southern Appalachia culture. The large grassy field near the visitor center is actually a top place for viewing the Park's famous elk and other wildlife.
Here, you'll have access to the trail head for the Oconaluftee River Trail, a great wildflower hike in spring. You can explore inside the mill from 9 a. Just outside this Park entrance is the town of Cherokee.
Cataloochee is known as the area's best place to see these incredible animals. Volunteers are often present to share information about the elk and provide insight into area history. There are also several great hiking trails, including the Little Cataloochee Trail. It's also a popular place to go tubing in the summer. US Highway features numerous overlooks and trail heads.
Top attractions along the way include Newfound Gap, an overlook with gorgeous views. And, you can access Clingman's Dome, the highest point in the Smokies elev. Source: National Park Service. Check Out:. Adults: 1 2 3 4. Check Rates. Check In:. Keyword Search Term:. It is a best-pixel mosaic, representing the most cloud-free pixels during the summertime June 21 - September 20 from to Geological Survey. Caption by Pola Lem. Image of the Day Land. Acquired October 22, , this true-color image of Sequoia National Park shows a network of varied ecosystem, including conifer forests, river valleys, alpine vegetation, and bare rocks.
Image of the Day Land Life. Americans celebrate the 75th anniversary of Shenandoah National Park, just 75 miles from Washington, DC, but worlds away in spirit. Mountains and hills roll right up to the Atlantic Ocean in this rocky landscape that became the first national park east of the Mississippi River.
Image of the Day Land Water. EO Explorer. This is the park's most spectacular display as it includes such colorful trees as sugar maple, scarlet oak, sweetgum, red maple, and the hickories. Why are fall colors so remarkable in the Smokies? One reason is the park's amazing diversity of trees. Some species of native trees live in the Smokies and the vast majority of these are deciduous.
How do colors change? As summer ends, the green pigments in leaves deteriorate, giving other colors a chance to shine. Carotenoids, the pigment that makes carrots orange and leaves yellow, are exposed as the green fades. Reds and purples come from anthocyanins, a pigment that is formed when sugars in leaves break down in bright autumn sunlight.
Autumn is both a beautiful and a busy time in the Great Smoky Mountains. The annual show of fall colors attracts huge numbers of sightseers, especially during the last three weeks of October. Try some of these suggested autumn drives and hikes to enjoy fall leaf colors in areas of the park that are a little less crowded.
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