Hiking with Harrington: Finley Cane Trail brings late-season blooms and a few obstacles
Fall may be arriving in the Great Smoky Mountains, but wildflowers are not quite ready to...
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Hiking with Harrington: Porter Creek Trail
Porter Creek Trail in the Greenbrier area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hikers a...
Read MoreHiking with Harrington: Early fall signs appear on Roundtop Trail
September is beginning to bring subtle changes to Roundtop Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where late-summer wildflowers remain in bloom while the first hints of fall color are appearing along the trail. Roundtop...
Read MoreHiking with Harrington: Little River Trail offers late-summer wildflowers
Little River Trail begins in Elkmont, a little less than a mile from the entrance to the campground. The trail is a little over 4 miles long and is considered moderately difficult. The Aug. 31 wildflower report covers the...
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Hiking with Harrington over several trails
Late summer is beginning to show along the trails around Metcalf Bottoms, with some wildflowers...
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Hiking with Harrington: Abrams Falls Trail delivers wildflowers and a Smokies favorite
Some hikes are about reaching the destination. Others give you plenty to see along the way. My...
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Hiking with Harrington: Old Sugarlands Trail shows late-summer color
I hiked the Old Sugarlands Trail on Aug. 10, making my way from the trailhead to the junction with...
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Hiking with Harrington: West Prong Trail offers beauty beyond the blooms
I headed out on the West Prong Trail expecting to find a few late-summer wildflowers, but this...
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Hiking with Harrington: Fog, wildflowers and a peaceful walk on Lumber Ridge
There are some trails that leave a lasting impression not because they are covered in spectacular...
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Hiking with Harrington: Summer’s quiet side on Lower Mount Cammerer Trail
Some hikes are remembered for waterfalls or sweeping overlooks. Others are remembered because...
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Hiking with Harrington: Summer blooms along Little River Trail
Some hikes are all about reaching a destination. Others are about slowing down and noticing the...
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Hiking with Harrington: Summer blooms brighten Jakes Creek Trail
I spent part of Monday hiking the Jakes Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park,...
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