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The “smoke” is in fact fog that is released by vegetation in the mountains. The millions of bushes, trees, and other plants in the Smokies all give off a little vapor when they exhale, and this comes together to form the magical haze that wafts through the area. While it's estimated that 80 percent of the fog in the Smokies comes from natural sources, air pollution does play a part in what make...

Prior to the European settlement, 10 million elk roamed the country. A bull stood five feet at the shoulder and weighed as much as 1,000 pounds. Their antlers were often 6 feet wide or more. They were prized for their meat-the tastiest of all venison-and their hides were used for everything from clothing to book covers. Enormous herds or “gangs” roamed the land from Louisiana to Canada. Other t...

Sounds of water like flowing streams, ocean waves, waterfalls, and rain are widely considered to be relaxing due to their repetitive, non-threatening nature which can induce a calming effect on the mind and body, often lowering stress and promoting relaxation. Key points about why water sounds are relaxing: Evolutionary perspective: From an evolutionary standpoint, the sound of flowing water si...

River otters are present in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are believed to live in every drainage of the park. The otters were reintroduced to the park in 1986 after being eliminated by habitat destruction and trapping for their fur in the early 1900s. Here are some facts about river otters in the Smoky Mountains: The otters have reproduced and are now a healthy population. The ott...

Beavers live in family units called colonies, which typically have five to six members. A colony includes the adult pair, the current year's offspring, the previous year's offspring, and sometimes a 2.5 year old offspring. The North American beaver population has rebounded to an estimated 10 to 15 million, after protection in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before the fur trade, the pop...

Formation Waterfalls are often formed when rivers flow over steep rock ledges or into valleys in mountains. They can also form in hanging valleys, which occur when a river flows into a valley after a glacier melts. Erosion Waterfalls are formed by erosion, which is the wearing away of earth. As a stream flows toward a waterfall, its velocity increases, which increases the amount of erosion. Thi...

Owls are intriguing birds that easily capture the attention and curiosity of birders. These facts may help clear up a bit of their mystery and reveal what a hoot owls really are. 1.) Many owl species have asymmetrical ears. When located at different heights on the owl’s head, their ears are able to pinpoint the location of sounds in multiple dimensions. Ready, aim, strike. 2.) The eyes of an ow...

Bears are not as unpredictable and dangerous as Hollywood or the media would have us believe. Bears, if they are understood exhibit predictable behavior. This trait can be beneficial to people who come into contact with bears. Bears are not mean or malicious; they are very gentle, curious, and tolerant animals. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an estimated 1,500-2,000 black bears, wh...

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