From the ridges of the highest peaks of the Southern Appalachian mountains, clear streams flow into one of the most varied deciduous forest on earth, where vapors lay a diffuse haze that help ensure ideal growing conditions for more than 100,000 plant species.
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There are 29 color pictures on this page out of 320 color pictures of Great Smoky Mountains.