Waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains

We’ve had so much rain this winter, the creeks are full to the brim! It’s really a special time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, TN. Today will be another excellent day for viewing waterfalls. We also had high winds with the storm, resulting in the temporarily closure of several park roads due to downed trees. Follow http://twitter.com/SmokiesRoadsNPS for road and trail updates.

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