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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails. Most visitors come to the Smokies hoping to see a bear. Some 1,500 bears live in the park. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies have the most biological diversity of any area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. Did you know that between 8-10 million people visit the Smokies every year, making it the most visited National Park in our country.
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