USA ~ Great Smoky Mountain National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great Autumn nature view of one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth... world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture... this is America's most visited national park and more than 10 million visitors come to the Smoky Mountains each year to enjoy everything that the area has to offer... there are so many things to do, from hiking, to fishing, to horseback riding, to exploring important parts of history.... as extra bonus👍nice national park stamp cancellation...Thanks a lot Nan!【ツ】  

The United States Congress created the park in 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially opened it in 1940.The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is huge, covering about 2,114 km². The range was named for the smoke-like fog that hangs over its forested peaks. 

The park is home to a large diversity of plants and animals. There are more than 4,000 plants, 140 species of trees, about 65 species of mammals, 200 varieties of birds, 67 native fish species, and more than 80 types of reptiles and amphibians. About 1,500 bears are said to call the Smokies home.

The park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Stamps:

4X Flowers 

(18-08-2024)

Flowers - Dahlias 

(Issued 26-04-2025)

The 100th Anniversary of the Beginning of Regular Airmail Service 

(01-05-2018)

USA ~Nashville-Tenessee~

Fantastic skyline of Nashville, on the riverfront, home of the country music....Morning, afternoon, and evening, it is always alive with excitement!!

And with great stamps of the most famous cartoon family, "The Simpsons"!!

Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee on the Cumberland River.