Great Smoky Mountians National Park ranks as No. 2 in U.S. for wildlife sightings; The Smokies are home to more than 19,000 species; There's some bear-y exciting news!

Here's Explore Worldwide's full list of the 15 most trending national parks for 2024, their locations, and the percent increase of interest based on yearly Google searches:. Great Smoky Mountains ...

With 816 square miles spanning across North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the USA with 10.7 million people visiting in 2015.

There is no entrance fee for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, you'll need a parking pass (since you're likely to park for more than 15 minutes). Daily ($5), weekly ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife. World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee are the tallest mountains in the Appalachian chain, hosting the world's greatest diversity of plant, animal, and insect life of any region in a ...

SIEBER: This little trillium is one of over 1,500 types of flowering plants that are found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SABO: We have, you know, plants here in the park that don't grow ...