smithposts October 25, 2023 Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Fall Day in the Smokies

October is exploding in East Tennessee, with its intense reds, vibrant oranges and dazzling yellows. Every sunrise is glorious, every sunset reflects a pallet of fall colours. This is my season, and I am soaking…

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smithposts May 29, 2023 Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Schoolhouse Gap Trail-GSMNP

Late May, when the Mountain Laurel is in full bloom, is one of the most glorious times of the year to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mountain Laurel grows roadside, creekside and trailside…

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smithposts November 14, 2004 Great Smoky Mountains

A Quick Hike-GSMNP

Not much to report this weekend. Time was spent doing domestic chores like mowing the yard and putting new tires on my car. Bah humbug! We did take a few hours today to drive to…

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smithposts October 23, 2004

GSMNP-Campsite 17

John and I took Friday off and went backpacking with his son Lee. We selected campsite 17 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park based on the fact that we could go in via Abrams…

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