The independently operated LeConte Lodge is intertwined with the history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and this year it is celebrating 100 seasons of giving hikers a respite on top of Mount ...

LeConte Lodge sits atop the third-highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains. And the only way to get to the cozy retreat is to hike between 5 and 8 miles of trails on foot. But getting to the start of ...

This is the hottest ticket in the Smokies – reservations sell out a year in advance and we’re not talking about the total solar eclipse – it’s a coveted spot at the Mount LeConte Lodge. The VERY ...

The LeConte Lodge llamas work tirelessly to haul provisions up and down the mountain to restock comfort supplies for guests and workers up top. But what happens to the beloved LeConte llamas after ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — You don’t need a map or compass to hike to Mount LeConte. There’s only one direction: up. There are five different routes up and down Mount LeConte, the third-highest peak in Great ...

For travelers who believe the journey is just as important as the destination, these five lodges offer unique adventures in getting there – and getting away from it all. Modern transportation and ...

A cool breeze wafts through the mile-high pine forest. In the distance a huge storm front puts on a spectacular light show. Directly above, the summer sky is a tapestry of stars. The setting is Mount ...

Once you go, you become a part of its history and mystique. The LeConte Lodge stands atop one of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi River, and there's only one way to get there: Your own feet, ...

For travelers who believe the journey is just as important as the destination, these five lodges offer unique adventures in getting there – and getting away from it all. Modern transportation and ...