Smoky Mountain National Park

I think I know why they named it Smoky Mountains

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June 27th 2013
Geo: 35.7326, -78.8532We left the hotel this morning at 8:25 and 72 degrees and headed for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I won't even talk about the sky. The drive took us through Pigeon Hollow. There really is no good way to describe this town but to say that it is an attraction full of attractions. The main road is about 7 miles long, lined on both sides with cheap hotels and r ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more