Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Just over the state line in North Carolina, Clingmans Dome towers as the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains offering sweeping views of the national park.
The Foothill Strider hike for this Saturday will be the Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald, a moderate 3.5 mile hike. There should be azaleas in bloom on the bald. Hikers will leave Olympic Athletic ...