Great Smokey Mountains National Park

Clingman’s Dome• Highest point in Tennessee and the

Appalachian Trail (6,643 ft)

Clingman’s Dome• 3rd Highest point East of the Mississippi behind

Mt. Mitchell (6,684 ft) and Mt. Craig (6,647 ft).

Great Smokey Mountains National Park

• International Biosphere Reserve– Internationally designated protected areas– Demonstrate a balanced relationship between

people and nature – Encourage sustainable development– 610 designated worldwide

• Designated in 1976– Busiest National Park in the Nation