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Andrews Bald is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and stands at 5,920 feet, making it the highest grassy bald (a type of summit unique to the area that is covered in thick vegetation of native grasses or shrubs), in the park. The bald area, which covers the south slope of the mountain, is left over from historical cattle grazing practices, and although forestation began reclaiming the area after the park's establishment, visitor support led to the preservation of the summit as is in the 1980s. Named after early settler Andres Thompson, Andrews Bald can be accessed via the Forney Ridge Trail, which is about two miles from the parking lot, and intersects the Appalachian Trail.

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A special place in history. This is the place where President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Great Smoky Mountains a National Park in 1940. The Rockefeller Family built the Rockefeller Memorial - A viewing platform which gives you an incredible view of the area. Newfound Gap is also situated on the Stateline between Tennessee and North Carolina.

The Newfound Gap lies on the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. A special one in history, this is where President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Great Smoky Mountains a national park in 1940. The Rockefeller family built the Rockefeller Memorial here - a viewing platform and now a popular photo opportunity

Nantahala River crosses the National Forest of the same name, joining the Little Tennessee River and Fontana Lake. The word Nantahala comes from the Cherokee people and means "Land of the Noonday Sun". This is a good river for rafting, you can find more information of activities in the river at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

The Newfound Gap lies on the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. A special one in history, here President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Great Smoky Mountains a national park in 1940. The Rockefeller family built the Rockefeller Memorial here - a viewing platform and now a popular photo opportunity

The Oconaluftee River Overlook is the most southern official viewpoint on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 468.4, it is the final stop of the parkway before reaching the National Park Boundary for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With all the lush growth, you can't really see the river, but you can see the healthy valley it helps supply.

The Oconaluftee River Overlook is the most southern official viewpoint on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 468.4, it is the final stop of the parkway before reaching the National Park Boundary for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With all the lush growth, you can't really see the river, but you can see the healthy valley it helps supply.