Great Smokey Mt National Park and The Lodge at Buckberry Creek 7-29-2005
One of our first trips to Gatlinburg, TN and Smokey Mt National Park. We found a very nice (but expensive) lodge and did a short hike up to the observation deck at Clingman's dome. I'd definately recommend the lodge if you can find a deal, and Clingman's dome is a great short hike. I liked walking around the city of Gatlinburg, but Louise thought it was a horrible toursit trap so your milage may vary.
The Best
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The Smokey Mts
1. Great Smokey Mt National Park, Historic Homestead
2. Scenic Overlook
3. Way cool paint job
4. Louise
5. Scenic Overlook
6. No explanation required
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The Lodge at Buckberry Creek
7. House Restaurant, very good.
8. Restaurant deck
9. Above the City of Gatlinburg
10. Expensive, but a nice room
11. They have about 6 buildings on the property
12. Your very own private deck
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Clingmans Dome Hike
1.0 mile round trip, 330' elvation
13. This is why it's called the Smokey Mountains
14. Yep, still smokey
15. On a clear day this is one of the highest and most scenic spots in the south. This was not a clear day.
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