For those who love the outdoors, hiking is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the fall foliage up close. The Smoky Mountains are home to numerous trails that wind through lush forests, ...

But that hike marked the genesis of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, a group that is not only still around but finishing out ...

while 12 off-trail Legacy Hikes were named for former club members who were instrumental in founding the club or in exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hikers who completed all 10 ...