One day while we were camped at Elkmont we went into Gatlinburg.
I’d been to Gatlinburg many times, but never at Halloween. The town knows how to decorate.
We walked around to see the usual sights.
Another day we drove up to Clingman’s Dome. Along the way we stopped to take a look at Chimney Tops. I’ve hiked to the top twice. The trail is steep, but the views from up there are fantastic.
We continued driving up.
Even better views from the Clingman’s Dome parking lot.
Walking up to the Dome gave even better views, like this one gazing down on the parking lot.
And these gazing up at the Dome.
But the best views were up on top of the Dome.
See the gravel path that joins the cement walkway? That’s part of the Appalachian Trail. It crosses the height Clingman’s Dome is built on.
Gazing off toward Gatlinburg.
Naturally, we had to pose.
Next American Location: Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
From the North Rim 