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Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
The Newfound Gap.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
11/23/2016
Views from the top of bluff along the Narrows of the Harpeth.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/13/2017
Foster Falls.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/22/2012
Mouse Creek Falls.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
05/01/2017
The Little River Trail offers wide open spaces to move and explore.
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
07/12/2016
Mount LeConte lodge located at the end of the hike.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/03/2017
The trail to Margarette Falls.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/03/2017
Bailey Falls, an off-trail waterfall near Margarette Falls Trail.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/02/2017
The balds of Roan near Carver's Gap.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/02/2017
Camping is welcome along the Appalachian Trail and on the balds of Roan. Looking for a room with a view? Then this is the place for you!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/04/2017
A pond area in Seven Islands.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/04/2017
Seven Islands offers trails of all levels of difficulty, including level trails throughout the meadows.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/04/2017
Seven Islands.
Aaron Goodwin
Photo Date:
08/14/2017
End of the trail emptying into the Jackson Falls area.
Aaron Goodwin
Photo Date:
08/14/2017
Start of the trail from Baker's Bluff parking lot.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
01/28/2017
Couchville Lake.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
05/08/2017
Former splash dam located on the Middle Prong Trail.
Daniel Sherman
Photo Date:
10/20/2012
An old footbridge covered in fallen leaves on Middle Prong Trail.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
The water at Mead's Quarry runs 80 to 100 feet deep throughout the 25-acre lake.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
Visiting Mead's on a busy day? Paddle to the southwest end of the quarry for a little more solitude.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/23/2017
Fork Dickerson Quarry.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
07/23/2017
Fort Dickerson from the overlook located at the Fort Dickerson Park.
Brandon Cook
Photo Date:
10/13/2016
Colorful leaves settle in over the Smoky Mountains.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Small rapids along the trail to Thunderhead Mountain.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Rocky Top makes a great spot to have dinner.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/15/2014
Final sunset from Thunderhead Mountain.