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The great smoky mountains is a national park on the Tennessee - North Carolina border. It's a national park since 1934. The name is commonly shortened to Smokies. The park gets over 9 million visitors a year.
"Smoky" comes from the natural fog that hangs over the park and can be seen from a long distance. The great smokies is part of an international biosphere reserve. The range is estimated at 187,000 acres (About 76,000 ha). It's among the most diverse ecosystems in whole North America. The park is also known for it black bear population and the most diverse salamander population in the United States.
The black bear has become a symbol to the great smoky mountains national park. They therefore appear on covers of literature about the national park. The bears weigh between 100 pounds (45kg) upto a massive 500 pounds (230kg).
Below a selection of top 5 most beautiful pictures made in the great smoky mountains national park.
Death Valley
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San Francisco - Colorful street
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New York City 2013
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Maybe the most beautiful road in New York City. This is 42nd street. With a beautiful view on the chrysler building and many more skyscrapers.
42nd street in New York City.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee, USA
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