The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Enjoying the spectacular views, the group returned to establish a formal hiking club to sponsor hikes into the Great Smoky…
The Smoky Mountains Hiking Club was formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. Enjoying the spectacular views, the group returned to establish a formal hiking club to sponsor hikes into the Great Smoky…
On the reverse of this image is written, "Newton Bald - Thomas Ridge and Clingmans Dome as seen from the side of Hughes Rdige - along the Smokemont-to-Three Forks trail. #13 - Mabel Abercrombie Sept. 4, 1933." In 2024 Clingmans Dome was restored to…
In this series of letters, various authors and newspapers request information on Appalachian National Park movement for the purpose of writing an article. In promoting a national park in the southern Appalachians, Chase Ambler wrote dozens of…
Zebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky…
This map from 1930 shows part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ironically, the park was not established until 1934 and not dedicated until 1940, so this map from 1930 anticipates the coming of the park. The area shown on the map was…
Horace Kephart (1862-1931) was a noted naturalist, woodsman, journalist, and author. In 1904, he left his work as a librarian in St. Louis and permanently moved to western North Carolina. His popular book, “Camping and Woodcraft” was first published…
Charlies Bunion is situated along the state line between Sevier County, Tennessee and Swain County, North Carolina. At 5,565 feet, the distinctive face of the mountain includes a boulder-like protrusion at its peak. This photograph, with others in…
Charlies Bunion is situated along the state line between Sevier County, Tennessee and Swain County, North Carolina. At 5,565 feet, the distinctive face of the mountain includes a boulder-like protrusion at its peak. This photograph, with others in…
This photograph, with others in this series, are included in the records of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, formed after a group of outdoor enthusiasts hiked up to Mount LeConte in October 1924. The photograph was made by Eben Alexander, Jr.…