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Smoky Mountains or the "Smokies", is a major mountain range in the southern part of the Appalachian Mountains which straddle the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, and is entirely west of the Eastern Continental Divide.
 The culture of the area is that of Southern Appalachia, and previously the Cherokee people. Tourism is a huge draw to the area, particularly to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in Tennessee, Cherokee, North Carolina.
Rafting, either leisurely river tubing or in full whitewater, is common all summer. Downhill skiing is also done in winter, though for a short season, at places like Cataloochee and Ober Gatlinburg.
Country music legend Dolly Parton is from the Smokies, born and raised in Sevierville. She is associated with the Dollywood amusement park.
The thing about Gatlinburg that keeps bringing people back year after year is the small town atmosphere and this will not change. People want to escape to the woods and find nature and this will also not change. With all the activities and the local crafts that are everywhere here Gatlinburg will remain solid for some time to come.
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