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Smoky Mountains High

The Birmingham News (my local paper) had a great feature in a recent Sunday paper about hiking to LeConte Lodge. You can check it out at al.com. The article is basically the telling of the writer, her husband, and their … Continue reading

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Alum Cave Bluff Trail To Mt. Leconte

My wife, son and I were in Gatlinburg for 5 days for Spring Break. Since we were there for so long, I was excited that I would have a chance to do some hiking in the park. I decided I … Continue reading

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Alum Cave Trail To Mt. Leconte Video

Here is a little bit of video I shot on my hike up Alum Cave Trail to Mt. Leconte.

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Hike To Abrams Falls

This is a great hike for a family to take together for an afternoon in the Smokies. With the trailhead located at the back of the Cades Cove Scenic Loop, it is usually to plan a full day of exploring … Continue reading

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Guided Hike To Andrews Bald

If you are in the Smokies on June 25, there will be a guided hike to Andrews Bald, leaving out of the Clingmans Dome parking area at 1 p.m. The round-trip hike is 3.6 miles with an elevation change of … Continue reading

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