America's national parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, was once the ancestral land of the Cherokee Indians. Learn about the region's history and early settlers, as well as highlights of the Smokies like Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, and the Appalachian Trail. Known as the salamander capital of the world, the park is home to a wide range of plants and animals including the river otter and black bear. Fun activities...