Where can I find a tropical forest?

Where can I find a tropical forest?

Tropical rainforests are found in Central and South America, western and central Africa, western India, Southeast Asia, the island of New Guinea, and Australia.

Is there a tropical rainforest in the United States?

While we do have rainforests in the U.S., almost all of them are temperate. The only tropical rainforest managed by the U.S. Forest Service is El Yunque National Forest in northern Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S., and Puerto Ricans are American citizens).

Are Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains the same?

The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range rising along the Tennessee–North Carolina border in the southeastern United States. They are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.

Why is it called the Great Smoky?

The Great Smoky Mountains Have a Nickname It may be obvious that the Smoky Mountains are so called because they are, well, smoky. But many don't know that the nickname dates back to the time when the area was settled by the Cherokees. They called the mountains “Shaconage,” meaning “place of the blue smoke.”

What is the most visited national park?

America's most-visited national parks: Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon and more

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
2. Grand Canyon National Park. Number of visitors: 6 million in 2019. ...
3. Rocky Mountain National Park. Number of visitors: 4.

   Is there a volcano in the Smoky Mountains?

   A year-long geologic study conducted by the National Park Service has determined that there is an active volcano in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

   What is the most dangerous animal in Tennessee?

   Black Bears If we asked you what you think is one of the most dangerous animals in Tennessee, it's likely a bear would be at the top of the list.

   What is the largest animal in the Smoky Mountains?

   elk

   What dangerous animals live in the Smoky Mountains?

   Snakes in the Smoky Mountains– There are many types of snakes in the Smokies but two species that make their home in the Smokies are poisonous. Rattlesnakes and Copperheads both live in the Smoky Mountains. It's wise to be cautious of where you step when in grassy and woodsy areas.

   Are there rattlesnakes in the Smoky Mountains?

   Out of 23 species of snakes you'll find in the Smokies, only two are poisonous or venomous: The Northern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake. This means that if you spot a snake on your hike or nature walk, chances are very good that it won't hurt you.

   Are there wolves in the Smoky Mountains?

   Sometime this fall, wildlife biologists will trap the last four red wolves still loose in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border. ... About 75 red wolves still roam free on and around two large wildlife refuges in northeastern North Carolina.

   Are wolves in Tennessee?

   There are currently no wolves in Tennessee. In fact, most historic range maps show that gray wolves never lived in Tennessee; only smaller red wolves once lived here. Some folks from time to time think that they have seen a wild wolf in Tennessee, but they haven't.

   How many bears are in Cades Cove?

   1,500 black bears

   Are there wild hogs in Cades Cove?

   “Cades Cove is an ideal spot for wild hogs for several reasons. One is that they enjoy damp areas where they can do their wallowing behavior. ... Also, wild hogs carry bacteria, which can wind up in the streams and wetlands near where they wallow. They use their snouts to root for food — plants, rhizomes and grubs.

   What happened to all the deer in Cades Cove?

   Also, disease outbreaks in the 1960s and 1970s took a toll on the deer population in Cades Cove, Miller said. "In some outbreaks, up to 80 percent of the deer population was wiped out," he said. Some critics have accused the National Park Service of removing deer from Cades Cove to reduce the population.

   Are guns allowed in Smoky Mountain National Park?

   According to Dana Soehn with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Public Affairs Department, the law generally means that if you can legally possess a gun under all applicable laws, then it's OK to possess a firearm throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- unless it's a building where federal employees ...

   Are there elk at Cades Cove?

   Deer & Elk You won't see elk around Cades Cove, but you have the chance to see them on the North Carolina side of the mountains in Cataloochee Valley.

   Are there elk in Gatlinburg TN?

   Elk in the Smoky Mountains were once abundant, but their numbers were hunted to near extinction near the 1900's. In 2001, 25 elk were reintroduced to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and an additional 27 more in 2002. Today, there have been 14 calves born in the Park!

   What is the best time to visit Cades Cove?

   Throughout the Year Late April to October is peak visiting time for the area. In spring you can expect to see beautiful spring flowers everywhere, and during the fall the mountains come alive with changing leaf colors. While you may not like traffic, fall is one of the best times to visit Cade Cove!

   How much does it cost to get into Cades Cove?

   Admission is free. Cades Cove features an 11-mile, paved loop road around the cove. A self-guiding auto tour booklet is available for $1 at loop road entrance. The booklet provides an excellent description of the historic buildings and other sites in the cove.