Smoky Mountains
One of my major loves of the USA is the National Parks system. As a nature lover, and with a background in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, I am in awe of all of the National Parks that I have had the chance to visit, and the system that protects them. On our drive to the south, I had to make sure that we did not miss the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited US National Park. I do hold the National Parks pass, however the Smoky Mountains don’t require an entrance fee, one of the few parks that don’t! The Smoky Mountains is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a division of the larger Appalachian chain. These Mountains border between North Carolina and Tennessee and is one of the largest protected areas in eastern US. They are also acknowledged as an UNESCO world heritage site, very impressive. With its beauty and diverse range of plant and animal life, it is no wonder that the Great Smoky Mountains is a popular place to visit and explore.
As we visited during winter, parts of the park was closed, I would love to go back during the spring and/or summer to explore more of this gorgeous place.
Roaming free - tales of wanderlustbykelley 
These are really beautiful shots. I so look forward to travelling this year a lot more
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Beautiful pictures! I went to the Smoky Mountains when I was really little, so I don’t remember much. But I went to school in the Blue Ridge, and the area is just gorgeous!
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Oh wow, this looks like a wonderful place that I would love to see myself one day – another one for the travel list!
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So beautiful! this seems like a place where I would like to spend the entire day, undisturbed, mobile off, just relaxing and enjoying the nature 🙂 Hope I can see with my own eyes one day
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Beautiful! I love the Smoky Mountains.
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Love the fall foliage! Really beautiful shots. Looks like a lovely place to visit!
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Wow! Amazing view! So calm and peaceful, definitely perfect for a hike and to reflect.
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