A visit to Charit Creek Lodge in the backcountry of the Big South Fork is like a journey back in time. It is a must visit destination for anyone seeking a unique, and luxurious, backcountry experience.
LeConte Lodge, Gatlinburg, TN – June 2017
It is extremely difficult to secure a reservation for a night at the LeConte Inn, at the top of Mount LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And rightly so. It is a unique and magical experience in every respect. But getting to LeConte Lodge is not easy. You have to hike in the backcountry of the Smokies to get there, and the shortest trail to the top is the 5.5-mile Alum Cave Trail which ascends 2750 feet on its route to the LeConte Lodge. The effort is worth it, though, as a cherished stay at the LeConte Lodge is a ‘bucket list’-worthy experience.
Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast – May 2016
Anyone contemplating a hike in the Roan Highlands section of the Appalachian Trail needs to know about the Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. It sits right at the bottom of the descent off Hump Mountain and is the perfect place to start (via parked car and shuttle) and finish a 50-mile section hike of the Roan Highlands. Mountain Harbour is also the place known as having ‘The Best Breakfast on the AT’ which, by itself, is well worth a visit.
