The Great Smoky Mountains are famous for their blue smoke, but to truly appreciate them, you have to take a look for yourself and go beyond the haze. Vox traveled to the Smokies to explore how these mountains get their iconic blue, hazy effect and how the Cherokee people, whose presence in the region dates back thousands of years, are connected to one of the country’s most impressive national parks. #greatsmokymountains #smoky #smokies #usnps #nationalpark Presented by @visitnc. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: vox.com Listen to our podcasts: vox.com/podcasts