Great Smoky Mountains Simply Beautiful, Hardcover

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An estimated 100, 000 plant and animal species reside in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It rains 7 feet per year, filling 2, 000 miles of waterways. Mountains surpass 6, 000 feet. Place names like Cataloochee and Oconaluftee, Charlies Bunion and Clingsmans Cove recall the history of settlement in the region. Park naturalist Steve Kemp explains both the natural environment and the creation of the national park. Photographer Adam Jones showcases the beauty of the park in every stunning season.