Great Smoky Mountains - Crown Jewel of the Appalachians

A park that today covers over 500,000 acres of breath-taking beauty: lush highland meadows, glorious waterfalls, pristine mountain streams, the highest mountain tops in the Appalachians, the largest stands of old-growth forest in the eastern United States.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park rests in the geographic province known as the Blue Ridge Mountains, named for their distinctive blue appearance when seen from a distance. The park covers over 500,000 acres of breath-taking beauty, filled with lush highland meadows, glorious waterfalls, pristine mountain streams, the highest mountain tops in the Appalachians, and to crown it all, it encompasses one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Witness the richness and wonder in this vivid exploration of the Great Smoky Mountains as you soar over hundreds of acres of majestic beauty.

[@jcpayne1962]

I was born in these mountains, l will never leave here,my soul will spend eternity in these oldest and most beautiful mountains on earth.....

[@marmeedoll]

I courted my Smoky Mountain girl, my wife, 60 years ago in those Smokys. Love of my live and the best person I ever met. Laid her to rest 2021 up on Water Rock Knob where she first kissed me. She graduated from a tiny school. A truly magnificent person. Miss her awfully. Like her mountains, a grand and glorious person. Loved you, girl.

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

Honestly I can’t think of a more beautiful area to be laid to rest of a more romantic setting for a kiss. I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing such fond memories.

[@virgilakav.u.efripp1805]

IKR

[@kathyhatter1013]

I grew up in Colorado and hiked many places in the Rockies. When my husband and I came through here years ago, I knew I had to live here. These mountains are ancient and the feeling of sacredness is palpable.

[@tomp6685]

The Smoky Mountains are truly a magnificent place. Many people from the west will say "those aren't true mountains" or "Its just a bunch of trees". People like that cannot even begin to understand or appreciate the biological diversity and uniqueness of the smokys. I've been to many national parks and the great smokys is truly unique in every way. I'm thankful I live an hour from the park and I never get tired of it. Something keeps drawing me back and I can't explain it.

[@bryanholland9748]

Same!! God made it so beautiful that we can take it for granted sometimes.

[@unitedwestand5100]

This ecosystem does not stop at the man-made borders of the park. They extend into millions of acres of the southern Appalachians. Like the Pisgah, and Nantahala national forests, to name two. I've lived here practically my whole 63 years of life. Lately I'm shocked that outsiders have moved here putting personal profit ahead of preservation. Mt bikers, mostly from western states, where the geology, and ecosystems are different, are causing erosion in the watersheds. Causing sedimentation to be washed into the streams destroying the habitat of the hellbenders, other salamanders, and fish. I try to stop them but the powers that be are more occupied with commercial profits than concern for ecological preservation. It truly breaks my heart to watch...

[@chriscook9504]

Cades Cove is the Jewel of the Smokies!! It's my favorite place on the earth!! God's creation is awesome and praise God for the Smokies!!

[@royharless2840]

Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!

[@audidw9002]

I wasn’t born in The Smokies but I’ve only ever felt at home there and I hope to one day call it my permanent home.

[@endccpdotcom]

Mountain and Water together is good to visit.

[@marywalton3998]

The Great Smoky Mountains grabbed my heart years ago. These mountains are my most favorite place in all the world!! This is a enjoyable and educational video!!

[@bennysmemestore2274]

I'm currently visiting this beautiful forest.

[@mountainwarrior8387]

I've been to The Smokies many, many times. The beauty of those mountains CANNOT be overstated. I'm looking forward to my next visit, hopefully in the spring.

[@nathanb780]

Been there twice. Would LOVE to go in the fall at some point.

[@mountainwarrior8387]

@@nathanb780 I was there last week just as the leaves were changing. I hope you can go in the fall. The majesty of the mountains will be even more glorious.

[@SeemsFutileNow]

@@nathanb780 it's color season, come on. One of the prettiest seasons I've seen in 10yrs or more

[@sharkamov]

*Smoky Mountains - The stuff of legends! . . . Thanks for the tour, greetings from Norway!* 🇳🇴

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

I was born and raised here. After I served in the military I came back to the mountains. I'm not 76 year old and have helped people like Inez Burns write historical books. I love to see the comments like yours.

[@jethrobodine4638]

this is my favorite place out of all the National Parks i have visited! i go to the smokies at least 3-4 times yearly and hope to move there in the near future.....i seem to have a connection with Cades Cove....like many others i am sure.... we are blessed to have this gem to enjoy.

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

He couldn't have SAID IT BETTER be there! Earth....the mist is unmistakably mysteriously inviting as the people. I'll never forget the Love truly expressed No kidding..

[@unitedwestand5100]

Take it from a local. "The People" of the Great Smokey Mountain Park were evicted many years ago.... The land was stolen from them by wealthy Democrats who wanted to create a scenic park where their motor club members could drive.

[@elizabethtyler3771]

If you have any doubt there's a God go to the Great Smoky mountains and look around and you will feel him there

[@jessicacanfield5408]

I lived in the Smokeys's as a child in a little town named Burnsville we went to Mt. Mitchelll and another place with a swimming hole. The water was so cd it would take your breath away

[@SeemsFutileNow]

I used to challenge ppl who spelled the Smokies that way but my Granny told me some ppl do before she passed away

[@thomasbrown8468]

I’m in Gatlinburg right now. Really pretty trees are coming back where the forest fire was just few years back. Nature takes back over……. Just got here today can’t wait to explore tomorrow 🦉🦅🦇🐝🦧🌲🍁🌕💐🪨🌿🐢

[@thomasbrown8468]

Love these mountains. Magical place. More ancient than the Rocky’s. That’s really cool 😎

[@Jdin74]

Fantastic documentary 👏 👍 👌 One thing that was mentioned near the beginning of the video was you always come back. I've lost count how many times I've visited and it's a different experience every time.

[@melodypeeler9908]

My kids went to University Tn and we’d visit. BEAUTIFUL ❤️ we retired to the Ozarks for family reasons. We sure loved the beauty of the land and ppl

[@elizabethtyler3771]

I Love Rock City on the Smoky mountains

[@SeemsFutileNow]

Used to be signs everywhere "See Rock City." Haven't seen one in awhile

[@mikepool215]

I especially love the historical information. ❤

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Nothing remains the Same when it comes to the earth... its designed to keep alive keeping on moving changing But remains ALIVE STILL SMILING

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Oh how I remember, breath taking glorious friendly folks invited me Back.... must keep moving On so it Goes

[@rivertrees4733]

Nice! Thank you!

[@janewang8812]

Excellent work on making this documentary film. Love it!

[@janetsharrett1894]

What a wonderful place! When you go you will always want to return over and over again. There is so much to explore and see.

[@tomp6685]

I know it's addicting!

[@bjquilts29]

Beautiful video for a beautiful place.

[@michellestone1261]

It's real living. My past kin are from all these Smokey Mountain areas.

[@truthseeker9688]

It would be really nice if someone could make a serious documentary about the Smokies....narrated by people who live there. There are many, many intelligent, experienced and capable people there. This would be true for ANY areas.

[@unitedwestand5100]

This ecosystem does not stop at the man-made borders of the park. They extend into millions of acres of the southern Appalachians. Like the Pisgah, and Nantahala national forests, to name two. I've lived here practically my whole 63 years of life. Lately I'm shocked that outsiders have moved here putting personal profit ahead of preservation. Mt bikers, mostly from western states, where the geology, and ecosystems are different, are causing erosion in the watersheds. Causing sedimentation to be washed into the streams destroying the habitat of the hellbenders, other salamanders, and fish. I try to stop them but the powers that be are more occupied with commercial profits than concern for ecological preservation. It truly breaks my heart to watch...

[@elizabethtyler3771]

My family has had five generations that visit the Smoky mountains we used to visit it every summer I do miss it now that I'm 70

[@thesilentgeneration]

But don't you dare pick a pretty flower, or a ranger will through you to the ground and stomp on your face. My family and I visited there in the early 1970s, innocently my two-year-old daughter pick a few purple flowers. Next thing I knew, we were accosted by a lady ranger in no mood to be understanding! I understand the logic, if we all picked flowers on a visit, there would be no flowers left. As adults, we understand that, but 2-year-olds are innocent and should be treated gently and with understanding.

[@bobfox2733]

The smokies are beautiful but I find West Virginias Appalachians even more appealing.

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

This was in the early 80s Now... Who knows.

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

If the Time comes......you'll know where to Find me nameless faceless ACE?

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

HOME. NOT SO FAR AWAY

[@unitedwestand5100]

This ecosystem does not stop at the man-made borders of the park. They extend into millions of acres of the southern Appalachians. Like the Pisgah, and Nantahala national forests, to name two. I've lived here practically my whole 63 years of life. Lately I'm shocked that outsiders have moved here putting personal profit ahead of preservation. Mt bikers, mostly from western states, where the geology, and ecosystems are different, are causing erosion in the watersheds. Causing sedimentation to be washed into the streams destroying the habitat of the hellbenders, other salamanders, and fish. I try to stop them but the powers that be are more occupied with commercial profits than concern for ecological preservation. It truly breaks my heart to watch...

[@vickiehague1509]

Why does every film maker add the screechy music?? Terrible sound

[@jessewoodsonjames6669]

SASQUATCH LIVES IN THE GREAT SMOKIE MOUNTAINS

[@bartgomez4872]

If he did, the government would be taxing him. Relax.😂

[@beverlyhill6783]

I think it’s terrible that people that didn’t want to leave 😓- were forced to move out - very sad - Terrible - He didn’t tell the whole story - of how hard and terrible that time was - terrible

[@ghostinthemachine5821]

God's Country

[@andyfeimsternfei8408]

The worst thing is not pronouncing "Appalachian" correctly!

[@nathanb780]

I can think of a lot of things worse than that. I'm from FL, been to Smokies twice.

[@bartgomez4872]

This Hillbilly agrees with you 💯 %

[@virgilakav.u.efripp1805]

this what the glory of god be like

[@pessimisticturtle219]

E

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Time......is needed.....forever is in view...I hope JEHOVAH VALUES ME FOR THE privilege to be

[@unitedwestand5100]

What a stupid title... Do you think this ecological environment stops at the park borders? This is the ecology of the entire SW North Carolina Region. The GSMP is just a tiny portion of this ecological Region. A tourism abused portion.

[@gcanaday1]

What a stupid comment.

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@gcanaday1,. I live here moron! Lol On the North, South, and East of the tiny GSMP is three very large National Forests. The ecological environment of the tourist saturated area of the Great Smokey Mountain Park does not stop at its borders. The ecological environment continues for millions of square acres beyond it.

[@kevinforrester3379]

awful narration

[@deatralocklear17]

So you nick pick everything. Just appreciate clean content compared to the garbage we’re exposed to daily.

[@amandarichards7877]

The Smokies are beautiful and exciting. This documentary is not. The first 30 minutes are just closeup, blurry shots of tree branches and flowers set against cheesy music. If you're into the "moving art" type stuff, you might enjoy this.