•  Great Smoky Mountains National Park is in Knoxville's back door.  It's a wonderful place to hike the year round.

                                               Here's a picture of a recent trip to the falls at The Tremont Institute.

•  UT Arboretum  -  A fantastic 100 acres or so of trails and trees.  One of my favorite places on earth.  They could use some financial support, so please consider a donation if you feel so inclined.
  
• The Cumberland Trail is on the western side of Knoxville.
• North Ridge Trail, Oak Ridge, TN  -  Runs several miles on the north side of Oak Ridge.  Many access points are available.  Oak Ridge has many walking trails in the Greenway system; I think the NRT is my fave though.  Click HERE for the Greenways of Oak Ridge web site.

Wildflower Galleries

• Spring 2006 Wildflower Pictures - Gallery 3 

Featured Hikes

• Mt. LeConte Hike with Jim Murdock on 7/19/06.  See select pictures HERE.   See expanded gallery HERE.
  
• Frozen Head Hike with Annie Waddell on 4/18/06.  See pictures HERE.