National Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Introduction
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses over 800 square miles in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and forms the boundary between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. Elevations in the park range from 875 to 6,643 feet and it represents the largest federally protected mountainous area east of the Mississippi River.

National Park Week at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

April 19 -27, 2008 is National Park Week.

Specific Activities at Great Smoky Mountains National Park during National Park Week include:

April 26: Junior Ranger Day - Sugarlands Visitor Center: Go salamandering and make old fashioned toys. For more information call 865-436-1291 or 828-497-1904
April 26: Junior Ranger Day - Oconaluftee Visitor Center: Work with a blacksmith and make old fashioned toys. For more information call 865-436-1291 or 828-497-1904
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