Great Smoky Mountains National Park vs Yellowstone National Park

Area

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Both these National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The average trip cost would be less for Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Yellowstone has both brown as well as black bears. Great Smoky mountains only has black bears.

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Established

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State

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Visitors

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Wildlife

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Highest natural point

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