5 Most Visited US National Parks

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1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Number of Visitors: 13,297,647

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also known as the Smokies due to its persistent morning fog. This mountain range is famous for its diversity of plant and animal life. The park is almost equally spread over North Carolina and Tennessee borders and covers 522,427 acres. The park also serves as an economic center, as it generated over $1.3 billion in revenue in 2021 and created 18,800 jobs in nearby communities. Visitors to the park can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, horseback riding trails, wildlife viewing, and scenic waterfall tours.

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