National Park celebrates 75 years
By Stephanie Edwards
75 years isn’t a long time when you consider how long the forests
and mountains that encompass the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
have been around.
But 75 years is certainly worth celebrating for lovers of the Park and all it means to the region and the state.
“We are excited about all the opportunities to showcase the Park and its heritage,” said spokesperson Nancy Gray.
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