Distant mountain ridges viewed from the walkway to the Kuwohi observation tower

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Walk to the
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Kuwohi

The seasonal road climbs to 6,643 feet. Get the current access details and plan for the steep half-mile walk.

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Autumn fog over ridges along Newfound Gap Road

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Wrocław Market Square and the Old Town Hall

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Open meadow bordered by wooded mountains in Cades Cove

Photo: NPS Photo / Warren Bielenberg. Original · Public domain in the United States; U.S. National Park Service photograph · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

Taking your time on the Cades Cove loop

Give Cades Cove a full morning: our approach to the 11-mile loop leaves room for its meadows, old buildings and a walk along the way.

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Water cascading over two rocky tiers at Laurel Falls

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Laurel Falls trail closure and planning another walk

We’re keeping Laurel Falls for a future visit while its trail is closed. Check the rehabilitation notice before choosing a waterfall walk.

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Autumn fog over ridges along Newfound Gap RoadPhoto essay · The SmokiesThe Smokies, from ridgelines to valley fields

Photo: NPS Photo. Original · Public domain in the United States; U.S. National Park Service photograph · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

Open meadow bordered by wooded mountains in Cades CovePhoto essay · The SmokiesA slower day in Cades Cove

Photo: NPS Photo / Warren Bielenberg. Original · Public domain in the United States; U.S. National Park Service photograph · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.

Wrocław Market Square and the Old Town HallPhoto essay · PolandGetting to know Wrocław on foot

Photo: Maksym Kozlenko. Original · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized for this site; some views are cropped.