The Middle Prong Trail follows Lynn Camp Prong (a wide creek in the Smoky Mountains) for several miles. The first three-quarters of a mile up the trail has continuous overlooks …
Spruce Flats Falls is only a short hike from the Upper Tremont Road Parking Lot, but the trail is pretty rocky and rooty. The trail actually doesn't even show up …
Rocky Top is a popular summit on this long ridge between Derrick Knob Shelter and Spence Field Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. This summit sits at 5,440 feet and is …
Spence Field is a high meadow just under 5,000 feet on the Appalachian Trail in the Smoky Mountains. The field is at the intersection of Bote Mountain Trail, the Appalachian …
Coming down from top of the Smoky's, I took the side road Fighting Creek Gap Rd to avoid crowds.
It was highlight of the day. After a bit of climbing …
This bald spot on the ridge leading to Rocky Top and Thunderhead Mountain has an awesome overlook towards Fontana Dam and the southern part of the Great Smoky Mountains National …
The Cades Cove loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's a glorious ride on a bike with a backdrop of mountain peaks and lush green countryside. The views from here are particularly stunning.
As the road passes under Rocky Mountain a viewpoint opens up which takes your breath away. It is especially beautiful in the autumn when the reds, golds and burnt oranges of the season make the scenery come alive.