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Father and son Justin and Henry Truax, from Charlotte, North Carolina, hiked a trail in the North Carolina mountains on a windy day and found a nice perch with a great view. Jeff Truax, Lenoir, North Carolina
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Halloween time at Dollywood is a favorite time in the Smokies. Teresa Eblin
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Stunning vistas in Cades Cove showcase nature’s beauty. Shellie Drollman, Maryville, Tennessee
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Triple falls in Dupont State Park, North Carolina. Bob Joralemon, Bartlett, Tennessee
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It was awesome to see some snow in the mountains in recent months. Greg W. Passmore, Bryson City, North Carolina
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Enjoying s’mores in the gazebo at a cabin near Qualla. Warren White, Lancaster, Ohio
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