The national park, in the states of North Carolina and
Tennessee, encompasses 800 square miles of which 95 percent are forested.
World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal resources, the
beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of Southern
Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of the
wilderness sanctuary within its boundaries, it is one of the largest
protected areas in the east.
Interesting area that was once inhabited by a courageous farming
community. Some of the buildings have been preserved to help the visitors
imagine the ancient way of life.
The national park, in the states of North Carolina and
Tennessee, encompasses 800 square miles of which 95 percent are forested.
World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal resources, the
beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of Southern
Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of the
wilderness sanctuary within its boundaries, it is one of the largest
protected areas in the east.
