18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Mountains upon mountains of fall colors

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is arguably the most popular and most visited national park in the US. Fall attracts many leaf-peepers hoping to witness the dramatic display of colors. This image showcases peak fall foliage on the Cherokee side of the park.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Cherokee, North Carolina, United States of America
Copyright: © Nina Ritchie