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Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
During summer months you'll find numerous wildflowers along the Appalachian Trail, including the Turk's cap lily.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Sunrise from the Clingmans Dome Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
The fire lookout atop Mount Cammerer.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
Alum Cave Bluffs, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Cable Mill in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/23/2012
The Ramsey Prong at low flow.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Final sunset from Thunderhead Mountain.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/20/2012
An old footbridge along the Middle Prong Trail covered in fallen leaves.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/21/2017
Step into a Smoky Mountain stream and cast all of your worries away!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
Begin your hike early from Newfound Gap to not only beat the crowds but soak up a beautiful morning view!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
Hiking along the Appalachian Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
10/09/2016
Views from the Clingmans Dome observation tower.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Views from trail to Mount Cammerer.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
The locals are cute, but please don't feed the wildlife.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/07/2017
Early morning in Cades Cove is the perfect time to catch gorgeous light and soak up the day.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
10/01/2016
Sun poking over the ridge on route to Mount Leconte.
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
10/13/2016
The scramble to the top at Chimney Tops.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Exploring the Elkmont Troll Bridge in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/08/2017
Indian Flats Falls tucked away at mile 4 of the Middle Prong Trail. Watch your step! The falls are home to many local salamander friends.