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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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“Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a national park of the United States in the southeast, with parts in North Carolina and Tennessee. The park straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and part of the Appalachian temperate rainforest, which are a…”
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Lonely PlanetAug 20

Best places to see fall colors in the USA

Fall leaf-peeping requires a curious mix of science and intuition. Get our tips on where and when to catch the fiery colors at their brightest.

Dig deep into the beauty of southern Appalachia.

22 things in this story
  • Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceDig deep into the beauty of southern Appalachia.
  • Elsewhere
  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesGets in the spirit, too.
  • Green MountainsSightStowe, United StatesHighest points in Vermont's photogenic Green Mountains.
  • Skyline DriveSightShenandoah National Park, United StatesRoad-trip for breathtaking autumnal vistas.
  • Virginia Department of ForestryPlaceRichmond, United StatesOffers fall foliage reports.
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaSightHood River, United StatesExplosions of gold and orange.
  • Emerald Pools TrailTrailZion National Park, United StatesImmersive journeys through Zion's autumnal wonders.
  • Pisgah National ForestSightAsheville, United StatesIt is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Cherokee National ForestNature reserveCleveland, United Statesstates of Tennessee and North Carolina that was created on June 14, 1920.
  • Potomac HighlandsSightPetersburg, United StatesColors collide with waterfalls and craggy peaks.
  • New RiverSightGauley Bridge, United StatesViews of crimson and tangerine treetops.
  • Hatfield-McCoy MountainsSightWilliamson, United StatesHike into the multihued hollows.
  • West Virginia tourism boardPlaceCharleston, United StatesManages a live leaf map.
  • TetonsPlace of worshipJackson, United States– Current Mass Schedule – Monday – Saturday – Morning Mass: 8:00am Thursday – Mass: 5:30pm – Adoration: 8:30am – 5:15pm…
  • Snake RiverSightJackson, United StatesAbout 1,080 miles (1,740 km) long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, which is the largest North…
  • Lamoille CanyonSightWinnemucca, United StatesSee golden treetops wrap around rocky peaks.
  • Ruby Crest TrailTrailWinnemucca, United StatesImmerse yourself in nature.
  • Ozark Highlands TrailTrailOzark, United StatesCrosses the Boston Mountain Range.
  • Buffalo National RiverSightHarrison, United StatesCountry's first national river.
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National ForestSightRhinelander, United StatesTake a scenic drive through the forest.
  • Travel WisconsinPlaceMadison, United StatesFall color reports for live updates.
  • Door CountySightSturgeon Bay, United StatesSpectacular fall foliage destination.
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 31

24 Most Beautiful Towns in America for Postcard-Perfect Vacations

In these towns, the slower pace of life—and refreshing lack of crowds—make for the relaxing respite you’re looking for.

gateway town, dense forests, hiking trails, waterfalls

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OutsideJun 29

National Parks Out West Get All the Hype, but I Prefer Our Eastern Ones. Here’s Why.

Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.

biodiverse regions, black bears and massive elk

21 things in this story
  • Great Smoky MountainsPlaceThey are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
  • Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlacebiodiverse regions, black bears and massive elk
  • GSMNPPlacesynchronous fireflies coordinate their light show
  • Appalachian TrailTrailmost famous footpath in the world
  • Elsewhere
  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United Stateswater is boiling and tie-dyed
  • Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United Statescontemplated the insignificance of humankind
  • Angels LandingTrailSpringdale, United Stateshit by vertigo
  • Half DomeSightYosemite Valley, United Statesawestruck at the sheer size of the rock
  • New River GorgeNature reserveOak Hill, United StatesEstablished in 1978 as a national river and redesignated in 2020, the park and preserve stretches…
  • EvergladesPlaceHomestead, United StatesJust an hour from Miami, the 1.5 million acres of Floridian flora and fauna that make up the Everglades are home to…
  • BiscaynePlaceHomestead, United StatesWithin sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and…
  • Dry TortugasPlaceKey West, United StatesThe park preserves Fort Jefferson and the several Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the…
  • Denali National ParkHotelDenali, United Statestallest mountain in the U.S.
  • El CapSightYosemite Valley, United Statestallest vertical rock face in the world
  • Crater Lake National ParkPlaceCrater Lake, United Statesdeepest lake in the U.S.
  • Sequoia National ParkPlaceThree Rivers, United Statessheer volume of the trees is awesome
  • Shenandoah National ParkPlaceLuray, United Stateshardwood forest painted red, yellow, and orange
  • Blue Ridge ParkwaySightAsheville, United Stateslongest linear park in the country
  • AcadiaNature reserveBar Harbor, United States
  • ShenandoahPlaceLuray, United States
  • CongareePlaceHardeeville, United States
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OutsideMay 15

Go Here, Not There: 5 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular National Parks

Looking to avoid the crowds at Zion or the Smokies? Our national parks columnist shares the intel on overlooked parks that rival the most popular spots.

Most visited park, most biodiverse in America

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