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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.

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