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The rhythmic clickety-clack of wheels on rails, the mournful sound of the whistle echoing through mountain valleys, the ...

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Cherokee is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has more than 800 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy jaunts through fields to clawing your way up rocky inclines.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to beating the crowds.

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Discover the best approach to planning a trip to the most visited national park in the U.S. while enjoying everything it offers.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee as part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park encompasses 816.28 squares miles.