A ranger and an ASL interpreter at a scenic overlook giving a program.

Signs of Spring

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Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!

A thick layer of frost covers the fields, trees, and mountains in Cades Cove.

Frosty Morning in Cades Cove

Wisps of fog hang over the forests in the mountains.

"Smoke" Rising From the Mountains

A clear sky with a vast snowy mountain scene.

Winter in the Smokies

A hillside in the forest covered with white trillium flowers

The "Wildflower National Park"

Bright gold and red leaves shine through the fog in a forest.

Fall Colors Near Newfound Gap

Gold and red fall colors fill the valleys while snow coats the mountain tops.

Fall Meets Winter

Rhododendron bushes line the banks of a stream filled with large boulders.

The Waters of Roaring Fork Below Grotto Falls

Tombstones stand in front of a white, wooden church on a foggy morning.

A Foggy Morning at Cades Cove Methodist Church

Great Smoky Mountains

Primary roads are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, weather permitting. This includes Newfound Gap Road (US-441), Little River Road, and Laurel Creek Road. Secondary roads are closed seasonally.

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