Mount LeConte Great Smoky Mountains National Park

As we entered Great Smoky Mountain National Park, I began reading about the Appalachian Trail and other outdoor adventures that enthusiasts get into around this park. I stumbled upon an article about '6'ers,' or mountains over 6,000 feet in the park that many of the park's lovers try to summit. This immediately grabbed my attention since one of my …

... the tremendous views and unique geology, the park is home to the second largest black bear population in the continental United States  Additionally the Smokey's house North America's largest Salamanders and if that wasn't enough, it has a ...

From Wildwater, we headed towards Gatlinburg and into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Although the sun was shining when we left Hartford, it was down-pouring as we drove the traffic congestion in Gatlinburg.  Turning left at stoplight #8, ...

... were both retired and came to Tennessee to summit the same mountain as us, only they are taking a different trail. They had Summitted Mount LeConte 4 times already and keep coming back for more. As we were getting ready for bed, the owner came over to ...