When you think of the Smoky Mountains, one of the first images that often comes to mind is the black bear. After all, nearly every gift shop in Gatlinburg has T-shirts, postcards and magnets dedicated to this animal! This is because the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in…
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