The Appalachian Trail exits near the observation tower on Clingmans Dome. At 6,664 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest mountain not just in the Smokies, but along the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian ...

On a day marked by persistent rain, the Appalachian Trail unveils a hidden beauty that often escapes notice in fairer weather. Tasked with maintaining a 2.5-mile stretch of this historic trail, I ...