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Climbing Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes you up to the highest point in Tennessee around 6,300ft. The climb is a remarkably steady but relentless climb averaging around 5-6% through beautiful high-elevation spruce-fir forests, with few breaks in the gradient. On the way up you'll enjoy panoramic views from numerous overlooks and the observation tower at the summit (a short, steep walk from the road's end) are spectacular when clear. Tourist traffic can be very heavy during peak season on this, the highest and hardest climb in Tennessee.

Black bear in lower right of frame. Please don't get this close! My mistake, fortunately she didn't spook.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, particularly Cades Cove, is recognized for its stunning views, diverse flora and fauna, and large crowds. The 11-mile loop at Cades Cove (actually 9.98 miles) is closed to automobile traffic on Wednesdays during the summer to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists, including e-bikes. Expect significant crowds unless you visit at dawn.

The viewpoint off the side of the road is a great place to see wildlife and look at some of the higher summits on this side of the park. Being such a humid valley, clouds often hang low in the mornings and create a thick mist.

The Cades Cove Cable Mill Visitor Center is a cool stop along the paved Cades Cove Loop. There are a lot of history and informational signs around the site, and there are also picnic spots and restrooms.

The Tipton Place homestead is a historical farm and property that was originally constructed in the 1820s. The original owner of these structures actually owned a good bit of property in Cades Cove and sold it for a big profit. The entire Cades Cove loop is filled with history of homesteading and farming in the valley.

Maloney Point is a popular pull-off and viewpoint along Fighting Creek Gap Road in the Smoky Mountains. There are lots of overlooks along this paved highway, and this is one of the ones that is worth stopping for. You get a great view of the mountains and the ridge on the other side of the valley.

This is a lovely 7.7-acre pond that is located near the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. In fact, the greenway runs right alongside the pond. The views of the pond are great, and it is a popular place for bird watchers.