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The 8 Best Golf Courses in Gatlinburg, TN

Nestled in the natural landscapes of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is a destination that promises serenity as visitors bask in the many outdoor wonders of eastern Tennessee. And one...

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The Best Things to Do in Gatlinburg in November

If you’re looking for things to do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, then the middle of November is the time to go. The city is still mostly green and the leaves are just about done changing color, but by the...

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10 Amazing Animals Found in the Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains and the national park that forms their boundaries are home to some 500,000 acres of vast wilderness containing a wide and diverse range of wildlife. More than 65 mammal...

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Blue Ridge Mountains Vs the Smoky Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains are a huge range that stretches all the way through Eastern America from Virginia to Northern Georgia. The mountains in turn form part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and...

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Can You Pan for Gold in the Smoky Mountains?

The Smoky Mountains are well-known historically for the gold belt that runs through them. One method of extracting small amounts of precious ore from the ground is known as gold panning due to the pan...

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Can You See the Smoky Mountains from Knoxville?

The western entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is served directly by a couple of routes that run straight out of Knoxville. The main one heads out along I-40 then off Exit 407 into...

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A Guide to the Road to Nowhere, Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an interesting enough region based on its views alone. But how does the idea of a scenic drive and a unique hike through a long tunnel in the mountains sound?...

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Rocky Vs Smoky Mountains – which is Better to Visit?

Some regions of the U.S. are defined by huge mountain ranges and a sense of adventure. Both the Rocky Mountains and the Smoky Mountains epitomize aspects of American history and lifestyle. Adventure,...

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Are There Mountain Lions in the Smoky Mountains?

There are lots of animals in the Smoky Mountains, and some of them might well be dangerous if you get too close to them. So if you decide on a trip to this magical region, be sure to keep your eyes...

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Can You Take Rocks from the Smoky Mountains?

When you consider that more than 10 million visitors pass through the gates of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, it’s not hard to imagine the resulting damage if they all took...

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