Great Smoky Mountains

My local Community College provided an immersive opportunity within the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Exercising freedom of thought and oneness was only the tip of the mountain. Surrounded by one of the top biodiverse regions in North America, I was gifted the opportunity to appreciate Mother Earth; from huge sceneries with cascading waterfalls and mountaintops that stretch as far as my eyes could see; to the delicate wildflowers, minnows, millipedes; to the majestic wildlife, including black bears, deer, turkeys, and slippery salamanders. A serene and tranquil experience I will never forget.

Top Recommendations

• Clingman’s Dome - The highest peak in the park stands an observation tower at 6,643 feet for a 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains.

• Grotto Falls - a 3 mile trail with a 25 foot tall waterfall

• Mount LeConte - Third highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains peaking at 6,593 feet. Taking the Rainbow Falls trail (13.8 mile hike) shows you an 80 foot waterfall