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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mountain forests & historic valleys

Layered blue ridges, mountain streams and traces of Appalachian life create many ways to explore the Smokies. Choose a valley or road corridor and leave time for a short walk away from the busiest stops.

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Natchez Trace Parkway

Scenic parkway · Historic travel route

The Natchez Trace Parkway combines a gentle-paced drive with stops that reveal the stories and landscapes of an old travel corridor. Choose a stretch and a few meaningful stops to give the day a sense of place.

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