Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Location: North Carolina, Tennessee

Year Established: 1934

Area: 521,490.13 acres (2,110.4 km2)

Annual Visitors: 10,099,276

The Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains, span a wide range of elevations, making them home to over 400 vertebrate species, 100 tree species, and 5000 plant species. Hiking is the park's main attraction, with over 800 miles (1,300 km) of trails, including 70 miles (110 km) of the Appalachian Trail. Other activities include fishing, horseback riding, and touring nearly 80 historic structures.