"Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee" by the National Park Service, published in the 1980s, is a detailed manual meant to deepen visitors' appreciation of the Great Smoky Mountains. It explores the park’s broad range of plant and animal life, recounts tales of early communities, and outlines activities for visitors. Through personal stories, like Glenn Cardwell's family memory, the guide connects readers to the park's soul. By painting images of the Smokies' views, highlighting its biodiversity, and examining the human impact on the area, the introduction prepares readers for discussions about the park's history, the effects of settlement, and the work being done to protect its unique environment, encouraging visitors to discover and connect with this critical natural landmark.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
By United States. National Park Service
Discover a majestic park's wonders through stories of nature, people, and preservation.
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About the AuthorThe National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
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