12 STOPS 3 DAYS in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK | Smoky Mountains | Clingmans Dome

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God has created such a beautiful world for us to enjoy. Thanks for showing us His wonderful creation - The Great Smoky Mountains!

I grew up in Gatlinburg and went to high school there during the late 1960’s. Such a wonderland of natural beauty. Me and several buddies hiked to Mt. LeConte during the fall on numerous occasions. We would work at the lodge on Saturday and Sunday, washing dishes, making up rooms, etc. for our lodging and meals. Just to be in the natural beauty made it worth the strenuous hike. I’ll never forget the sunrise over the cliff tops. I also took folks on horseback up to the lodge as a mountain guide during high school. One day we got a late start for a round trip and it was pitch dark about halfway back to the barn. I simply gave my horse his head and he got us home. I’m very familiar with all these spots mentioned and recommend you go visit if you can. Much different nowadays with tones of commercial development in Gatlinburg which for me ruins it but I understand, it’s the tourist business.

Taking a trip in September and this was very helpful

Just got back from a 4 day trip to the Smoky mountain national forest. Words cannot describe how beautiful it is.

Planning my honeymoon for the 25th of February through march 4th. I’ll be in eastern TN for 3-4 days! Coming down from Wisconsin with my soon-to-be wife who’s never left Wisconsin or upper Michigan before! Gonna be a blast. Thanks for the great video highlighting stuff to see.

I am from the Smokies area and have spend a lot of time in the park. Love your video bonus points for finding Spruce Flat Falls. Thank you for encouraging people to get out of the car.

The wife and I go to the Smokies every year. We just got back yesterday from an early spring visit. I've got to complement you on your videography and editing. This is a very well done video. Kudos. Keep up the great work!

I have been going there for over 40 years. Great video. Look forward to checking other videos of specific hikes. Almost too old to do them any more. It will be great to join you on your hikes. Alum cave trip brings back memories. In 1995 my car almost got broken into at that hikes parking area. We got back from hike just in time to scare off the thieves. They tore up all 4 corners of the trunk and the lock mech and tail lights of my Taurus and were only seconds away from gaining access to the trunk.

I love the Smokies so much. We take a yearly trip to Maggie Valley, NC (about 15 miles from Cherokee) and the beauty of the mountains still amazes me every time. The Rockies are unparalleled in height and scale, but I’d prefer the lush Appalachians any day.

I made a few of these stops this past Feburary. Looks like I need to go back and see more! I believe Clingsman's Dome was closed at that time. The hike to Laurel Falls was a good elevation climb, too. We got there fairly early, and by the time we hiked back down, all the parking spaces were taken.

Thank you for the excellent look at some of my favorite spots in the Smoky Mountains.

Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing and what a great trip. It has brighten my day.

Thank you for these suggestions! We are anxious to check them all out when we visit in June.

Terrific video. We visited in 2019 and this brought back great memories and included some spots that we weren't able to see as our time was cut short.

Thank you for your time and dedication.......ATB

HAHA. Love that you kept the clip of the guy falling down the stairs at 00:36 . LOL. Loved it! -Andrew

Enjoyed your video. Heading up there for Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for sharing your experience..

One of the best and most useful video for my visit to the Great Smoky.