Porters Creek Trail is a delightful meander in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Head east out of Gatlinburg on Route 321, then after about 6 miles, the Greenbrier entrance will be on the right. Head up Greenbrier Road, which eventually turns to gravel, passed the bridge to the Ramsay Cascades [...]
The Big Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is on the eastern side, with the easiest access being from Interstate 40. Take the Waterville exit (451), which is the last Tennessee exit going east. Proceed through a hydroelectric plant, crossing into North Carolina, through a four-way rural intersection and into the Park. [...]
Spruce Flat Falls is one of the hidden gems of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail is about a mile each way, not too rugged but with a bit of a climb. The trail passes through a thicket of Mountain Laurel, which will be in bloom the first week or two in May.
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W A Britten
I live in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I came here to find an alternative, using my camera to pay the bills, with hope that I could add a new meaning to everyday life. The Smokies are a very spiritual place, and I attempt to capture some of that spirit in each of my images.
You can view my Smoky Mountain Photography at williambritten.com or if you are in Gatlinburg, stop in at my gallery .