• Approximately 1,500 black bears live in the national park.

    Great Smoky Mountains

    National Park NC,TN

Tennessee High School

The park's high school programs use park resources to enhance classroom learning by giving students an opportunity to make real-world connections with the environment. Rangers will work with you to plan a program that meets your curriculum needs. Please e-mail the education staff or call (865)436-1292 for more information or to discuss program options.

  • Plan your fieldtrip Plan your fieldtrip

    A great field trip begins with good planning. Read More

  • Curriculum materials Curriculum materials

    A variety of curriculum materials for all grade levels. Read More

  • Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions

    Common questions and answers about our education programs to help you plan your field trip. Read More

Did You Know?

Scientists estimate that 100,000 different species live in the park.

What lives in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Although the question sounds simple, it is actually extremely complex. Right now scientists think that we only know about 17 percent of the plants and animals that live in the park, or about 17,000 species of a probable 100,000 different organisms.