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The ultimate adventure guide
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.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Abrams Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/14/2016
Foothills Parkway scenic drive.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/14/2016
View from Look Rock out over Happy Valley and past Cades Cove to Gregory Bald.
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
10/13/2016
The steep scramble up the Chimney Tops.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/07/2017
In Cades Cove, explore the homesteads and farms that once belonged to the pioneer settlers.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
The locals are cute, but please don't feed the wildlife.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Fern Branch Falls is a 40-foot waterfall located on the Porters Creek Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
11/14/2016
Fall colors in the Smoky Mountains are some of the best anywhere.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Expect snow in the winter at higher elevations.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
View from below LeConte on the Alum Cave Trail.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/09/2017
Camping under a sea of spring green at Elkmont Campground.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/06/2017
Alum Cave Bluffs on Mount LeConte.
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.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the salamander capital of the world. Take time to meet the locals!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/09/2017
Spring and summer are two of the most beautiful seasons to spend a weekend in the Smokies!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
04/25/2017
Midnight Hole on Big Creek.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
08/04/2016
Winter view over Fontana Lake from Gregory Bald.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
You'll find plenty of benches to take breaks along the Little River Trail.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
04/25/2017
Mouse Creek Falls.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
Pay attention, you never know who you'll see on the trail! Meet the five-lined skink!
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
10/13/2016
Autumn view from Chimney Tops, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Lounging on one of the balds in the Smoky Mountains.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Mouse Creek Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Mount Sterling Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Cascade on Middle Prong Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Middle Prong Little Pigeon River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Sunset from Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Hike along the Middle Prong Little River
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2012
Sunrise from the Clingmans Dome Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Historic Church in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Laurel Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Historic Church in Cades Cove, 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:
10/18/2013
Laurel Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Viewpoint from Newfound Gap, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/18/2013
Sunset from Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
05/11/2017
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
12/21/2017
Upper Laurel Falls gushes after it rains.