As a shield volcano, Olympus Mons resembles the shape of the large volcanoes making up the Hawaiian Islands. The edifice is about 600 km (370 mi) wide. Because the mountain is so large, with complex structure at its edges, allocating a height to the structure is difficult.
A Brief History of the Trail of Tears. Migration from the original Cherokee Nation began in the early 1800âs. Some Cherokees, wary of white encroachment, moved west on their own and settled in other areas of the country.
Historical Significance: more than two miles of the original (1838-39) Bell Route of the Trail of Tears is located in the park; the trail parallels the main park road on its west side. Plans are underway to mark the original trail right-of-way.