It’s finally October, which means it is prime leaf-peeping season!  In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are excited to talk about one of our favorite leaf-peeping parks - Great Smoky Mountains National Park! 
If you are looking forward to learning five fun facts that will enhance your visit to the Smokies, this is the episode for you.
Join us as we cover: 
<ul><li>The fascinating roots of the Great Smoky Mountains
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 <li>The tallest point in the Smokies 
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 <li>The life and biodiversity in these mountains
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 <li>The native trees that you can find in this park
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 <li>The rich human history in this area 
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We hope you enjoyed these fun facts about the Great Smokies! This park is truly life-giving, not only for creatures and plants but for the people as well. 
We hope you get a chance to get out there and explore these mountains for yourself in the near future! And if you need any help planning your next trip, check out this <a href='https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/great-smoky-mountains-itinerary/'>Great Smoky Mountains Itinerary.</a>
 
Check out the full show notes <a href='https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/great-smoky-mountains-fun-facts/'>here</a>.

49: Best National Parks for Young Kids

Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America’s National Parks!

We’re taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Let’s start exploring!