### Instruction: Write a few paragraphs on the Smoky Mountains in the United States, and why it is a nice vacation spot.
### Response: The Smoky Mountains are located in Tennessee and North Carolina, and constitute a portion of the Appalachian Mountains along the mid-east of the United States.  The Smoky Mountains boasts a wide variety of rich and diverse plant and animal life, which draws tourists from around the world.  Outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains include hiking, zip-lining, biking, boating, kayaking, fly-fishing, skiing, canyoning, to name a few.  

The Smoky Mountains area also have popular destinations like Asheville, NC -  a center of music, art, food, and culture.  Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, America's largest privately-owned home, constructed by the Vanderbilt family in 1889.  

Overall, the Smoky Mountain area offers a wide range of fun activities that make for a great vacation for all ages.