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Monday, December 12, 2016

The Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains, named for the fog that hangs above them


Because of the fog hanging over them, these are also called the Smokies. The Great Smoky Mountains encompass over 500,000 of breathtaking scenery. It is the most visited national park in the US. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


Sunrise climbs over Mt. Cammerer


Nowhere can you see all the colors of the fall in one beautiful photo


Smoky mountains in autumn


The sun and the foliage collaborating in making this a gorgeous morning


Smoky mountains in autumn


The incredible diversity of trees in the Smoky Mountains National Park is the cause of the unique color patterns that can be witnessed here


Smoky mountains in autumn


About one hundred native tree species grow in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park


The number of tree species are more than in all of North Europe combined


Smoky mountains in autumn


Even the colors of the rainbow take a second seat at times to the color display offered by the tree tops


Smoky mountains in autumn


The Abrams Falls are only 20 feet high but the force and the long, deep pool at the end make this site very visit-worthy and beautiful


The waterfall is located in Cades Cove and named after a Cherokee chief whose village once stood a few miles away


Smoky mountains in autumn


A remarkable view from Blue Ridge Parkway making it photo worthy


Smoky mountains in autumn


Rising mountain ‘smoke’, as seen from Heintooga Ridge Road seems like heaven on Earth


Smoky mountains in autumn


 


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