Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Tennessee

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The dogwood blooms were just finished, so we saw only a scattering of blossoms in the mountains.  The dense greens, however, enveloped us as the barren Southwestern landscape never does.  A 19th century mountain farm preserved in the park contains structures moved from their original locations.  The water-powered Mingus Mill is in its original location and has been restored to operating condition.  Lots of hiking trails and loads of hikers in the park.  The 2,100 Appalachian Trail goes through the middle of the park.  It stretches from Georgia to Maine and 100 hikers walk the entire length each year.  A busy place that we thoroughly enjoyed.