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Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is named for the misty 'smoke' that often hangs over the park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bookstore
 
All purchases benefit the park!
Great Smoky Mountains Association is a nonprofit organization that operates several bookstores in the park and in surrounding communities. They carry a wide array of items to make your trip to the park more enjoyable and memorable. 

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Profits generated by purchases are donated to educational, scientific, and historical projects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
All purchases benefit the park!
Autumn colors
Fall Leaf Season
Fall colors can be seen from October through early November in the park.
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Grotto Falls in Roaring Fork
Waterfalls
Waterfalls can be found on nearly every stream in the park.
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Marbled salamanders are one of 30 salamander species native to the park.  

Did You Know?
There are at least 30 different species of salamanders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This gives the Smokies the distinction of having the most diverse salamander population anywhere in the world and has earned the park the nickname “Salamander Capital of the World.”

Last Updated: October 05, 2006 at 15:02 EST