Category Archives: Scenic Views

Pretty Fall Day

Such a pretty fall day here in the Smokies! Here are just a few clips to show you what it looked like from the mountaintops down to Little River today. Enjoy!

Clingmans Dome Sunset

Enjoy this golden sunset on Clingmans Dome while you can. This week brought our first snow of the season on the highest elevations! Click here and think of warm breezes.

Mt. Le Conte Llama Train

  Hike up Mt. Le Conte with our special guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann and the famous llamas that keep Le Conte Lodge stocked with supplies. You won’t believe what the llamas have for lunch up at the top! Click here to find out! Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption [...]

Scenes of Summer

  The park is a busy place in the summer. Life abounds and park visitation soars. Native shrubs and wildflowers make a beautiful show. Waterfalls and streams cool the warm summer air. Enjoy the start of summer with this scenic trip to Cataloochee and the music of Bill Mize. Click here to watch! Closed captioning [...]

Hike to Charlies Bunion

  What a view! The 8-mile roundtrip hike to Charlies Bunion will reward you with a broad view of the Great Smoky Mountains that you won’t forget. And when you are done, you can say you’ve hiked on the Appalachian Trail! Click here to see what it’s like. Closed captioning is available for this video [...]

Newfound Gap Snow

  Newfound Gap was a busy place on Saturday with everyone taking the opportunity to see the snow that had piled up during the week. Click here to see what it looked like as the clouds rolled in and it started to snow again. Brrrrr! You can also watch the video in QuickTime or on [...]

Alum Cave Bluffs Trail in Winter

  Come along with Elizabeth and Jill on a winter wonderland hike to Alum Cave Bluffs! Click here to see the video! It’s beautiful! Or watch the video on YouTube! Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the (cc) caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video.

Freezing Fog in the Smoky Mountains

  A fresh dusting of snow and freezing fog coated the Smokies in frosty splendor last week. Click here to see the short video.