Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

While it’s also the busiest route and includes challenging sections with open rock faces, the amazing vistas and unique features, such as Arch Rock and the Alum Cave Bluffs, make it well worth it. For ...

Alum, commonly found in households, is used for spiritual rituals and possesses therapeutic qualities. It's believed to absorb negative energy, remove bad vibes, and cleanse auras. Traditional ...

and Alum Cave Bluffs. For the best experience, book one of 60 spots at the 100-year-old LeConte Lodge which features multi-room lodges and rustic cabins. Straddling the Tennessee-North Carolina border ...

He remembers hiking all the way up to Mount LeConte and camping at Alum Cave Bluffs, but “it didn’t make any particular impression.” In the years that followed, picnic areas, not trailheads ...

He remembers hiking all the way up to Mount LeConte and camping at Alum Cave Bluffs, but “it didn’t make any particular impression.” In the years that followed, picnic areas, not trailheads, were the ...