The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States where black bears live in wild, natural surroundings. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great…
This photograph is of the plant Phacelia, a flower found along the hillsides of the Newfound Gap Highway. Mrs. Carlos Campbell is also pictured. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains…
This photograph is of Trailing Arbutus, a plant with fragrant flowers. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association and author of “Birth of a National Park,” published…
This photograph, titled “Skyway frost and snow,” is most likely taken from Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome 1859-2024) Road, once more commonly referred to as the “skyway.” The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great…
The Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association and author of “Birth of a…
This foot bridge in the Great Smoky Mountains is made of mature cherry wood. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association and author of “Birth of a National Park,”…
The popular 80-foot high Laurel Falls is named for mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May. The waterfall consists of an upper and a lower section, today, divided by a walkway that crosses the stream…
This photograph is of the plant Goat's Beard taken on the trail from Greenbrier to Brushy Mountain. The back the print notes that 1500 different flowering plants can be found in the Great Smokies. The picture was made by Carlos C. Campbell…
This photograph pictures hikers along the Alum Cave Trail (also called Alum Cave Bluff Trail). The trail ascends Mount LeConte, the 3rd highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, topping out at 6,593 ft. The picture was made by Carlos…
Heintooga Ridge overlook is located close to where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The picture at the overlook was made by Carlos C. Campbell (1892-1978), a founding member of the Great Smoky Mountains…