It’s finally October, which means it is prime leaf-peeping season!  In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are excited to talk about one of our favorite leaf-peeping parks - Great Smoky Mountains National Park!  If you are looking forward to learning five fun facts that will enhance your visit to the Smokies, this is the episode for you. Join us as we cover:  The fascinating roots of the Great Smoky Mountains The tallest point in the Smokies  The life and biodiversity in these mountains The native trees that you can find in this park The rich human history in this area  We hope you enjoyed these fun facts about the Great Smokies! This park is truly life-giving, not only for creatures and plants but for the people as well.  We hope you get a chance to get out there and explore these mountains for yourself in the near future! And if you need any help planning your next trip, check out this Great Smoky Mountains Itinerary. Check out the full show notes here.