Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park Service
Information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Park Vision
Describes the Smoky Mountains, Newfound Gap, Sugarlands area, Oconoluftee area, Cades Cove area, and Klingman's Dome. Includes facts on the trails, forests, animals, and plants of this park.

Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a gallery of photos of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains - Travel Photography
Small collection of images taken in this park.

Nature and Science - Animals
Describes the mammals, birds, and fish that inhabit this park. Includes more detailed info on black bears and elk. (See menu in left column.)

Nature Information
Contains facts on the climate, weather, environmental stresses, and flora and fauna of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Flora and Fauna
Includes brief descriptions of some wildflowers, fungi, trees, mammals, birds, insects, and amphibians found in this park.

Bird Checklist for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Lists the birds of this park, including residence status and abundance.

Nature and Science - Plants
Information on the wildflowers and non-native plants of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Creation of the Smokies
Describes the formation of this mountain chain and the effects of erosion.

Great Smoky Mountains History
Discusses the native peoples, early explorers, first settlers, the Removal Act, Trail of Tears, and the establishment of the Qualla Indian Reservation. Includes facts on the granting of park status.