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12 Interesting Great Smoky Mountains Facts

Learn more about one of the most popular national parks in the United States with these Great Smoky Mountains facts. Chances are if you are visiting Asheville, North Carolina, Great …

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Oconaluftee River Trail: Spy Elk & Gorgeous Blooms

Hoping to see some elk and wildflowers? Stroll the easy Oconaluftee River Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Where should you start in the Smokies? We always feel like …

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Hiking Gorgeous Mingo Falls In Cherokee, NC

If you are chasing waterfalls around Asheville, don’t miss Mingo Falls in Cherokee, NC. Just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains, find an easy half-mile out and back to stunning …

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