The Smoky Mountains ... as the Great Smokies. Boosters published a promotional booklet with photographs by George Masa and text by Horace Kephart. In 1926, with the support of National Park ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife. World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.