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

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Changing leaves of a black oak on Parson Bald.

Black oak leaves change color in late fall on Parson bald.

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Did You Know?

President Roosevelt at the park's Rockefeller Memorial.

Money to buy the land that became Great Smoky Mountains National Park was raised by individuals, private groups, and even school children who pledged their pennies. In addition, the Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial Fund donated $5 million to create the park.