I have spent many happy days driving and hiking in the park. As a child (MANY years ago) I made my first trip up Mt. LeConte to spend the night in the lodge. As a teenager, our church youth group council hiked up for a planning retreat. As an adult, I have returned many times (although not recently). My favorite memories are hiking out to Clifftops to watch the sunset and then waking before dawn to hike to Myrtle Point to wait for the sunrise and listen for the morning breeze moving up the side of the mountain.
Sincerely,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife.
State(s): North Carolina Tennessee,
Established: 1926
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mid-October, 2023—colors between Cherokee and Gatlinburg
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Even before my family and I reached the Smokies, I was in awe of the scenery around me. Tennessee’s vibrant forests framed the road on either side, and we drove along a glimmering creek that threaded through the trees. Later, after hiking up to Clingmans Dome, we watched the fog…
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