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Highest Peak Of Great Smoky Mountains Returns To Its Cherokee Name

The highest peak of the Great Smoky Mountains, formerly known as Clingmans Dome, has officially returned to its Cherokee name: Kuwohi (pronounced koo-WHOA-hee). The decision comes after the US Board of Geographic Names voted in favor of a request put forward by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Changes Name Of Tallest Mountain From Confederate General To Cherokee Name

Jason Sponseller/Shutterstock Out with the old, in with the new as they say. Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced that it's making a major name change to its tallest peak. Clingmans Dome will now be called Kuwohi.

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'The trails you are walking are trails created by my people' | Kuwohi name restored to Great Smoky Mountains' highest point

"His family said it's about time," Crowe said. Crowe also said she hopes locals and tourists feel a spiritual connection in the mountain. "The trails you are walking are trails created by my people," Crowe said.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife. World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty ...

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Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park grows: Here's what we know

The National Park Service has announced the arrival of additional resources to assist in battling a wildfire burning near Hannah Mountain on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National ...

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Flint Gap wildfire grows to 23 acres

Tennessee National Guard members have dropped 25,000 gallons of water on a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Hannah Mountain, and the fire has grown. The undergrowth fire ...

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Cause of wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park identified: What to know

The cause of a wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park first reported Aug. 26 has been identified by fire officials and investigators, according to a recent news release. On the ...

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