Widely regarded as the crown jewel of the Great Smoky Mountains, Mount Le Conte harbors the greatest concentration of notable geological features in all of the Smokies. This unique book tells the history of the mountain, offering visitors a greater appreciation of its scenic splendor.Kenneth Wise and Ron Petersen combine their intimate knowledge of Le Conte with a wealth of scientific and historical information. Following introductory coverage of the mountain's geologic history and...

Hiking Trails of the Great Smoky Mountains is an essential guide to one of America’s most breathtaking and rugged national parks. The second edition of this compellingly readable and useful book is completely updated, giving outdoor enthusiasts the most current information they need to explore this world-renowned wilderness.Included here are facts on more than 125 official trails recognized by the Park Service. Each one has its own setting, purpose, style, and theme, and a...

In print for the first time in fifty years, Mount Le Conte is a reissue of the important 1966 self-published memoir by Paul J. Adams (1901–1985), a well-known Tennessee naturalist and the first custodian of the Smoky Mountain’s majestic summit in the years before the area was declared a national park.Appointed custodian of Mount Le Conte in 1925 by the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association, Adams went to work immediately and spent a year making the camp suitable f...

In 1925, Paul Adams was appointed custodian of Mount Le Conte, the third-highest peak of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His job was to welcome tourists, give guided tours, and establish a camp that would become known as LeConte Lodge, which still stands in what has become America's most popular national park. Adams had everything he needed for the job: a passion for the outdoors, a love of hiking, a desire to preserve the native habitat while welcoming visitors, and the companion...

Almost two decades later, the Luchiano family still reigned as the most feared and respected mob family.Logan branched off and became his own boss while partnered with his uncle, while Lyric blossomed with her writing career and became a publisher who then moved into the movie industry. Busy with their careers, they never neglected their number one priority, their twin son and daughter, LJ and Legacy.LJ was an all-American basketball player who had never ex...

If the word "betrayal" was a person, who would it be, Chadd or Logan?A night that was supposed to be a celebration of all her success ended up being a devastating one. The last person Lyric saw before being snatched was Logan. Once she woke up, she was confused as to what was going on until everything was laid out on the table for her. Shocked and scared, Lyric tried her hardest to keep her sanity while being held hostage due to her husband Chadd's selfish actions....

The Best Short Hikes in the Great Smoky MountainsKenneth Wise and James AndrewsLocated astride the Tennessee–North Carolina border, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains more than one hundred trails that trace eight hundred miles of rugged terrain. This fact is certain to bewilder any newcomer who might be eager to explore the Park’s backcountry but is unsure where to start. This book, intended as a beginner’s guide to hiking the Smokies, offers lively, informative...

Located astride the Tennessee–North Carolina border, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains more than one hundred trails that trace eight hundred miles of rugged terrain. This fact is certain to bewilder any newcomer who might be eager to explore the Park’s backcountry but is unsure where to start. This book, intended as a beginner’s guide to hiking the Smokies, offers lively, informative descriptions of twenty-two trails that can be completed in a day or less.For anyone ...

From slim thick to curvy and voluptuous, Lyric Larson's a force behind the pen that she pushes as an author.But behind closed doors, she battles with insecurities which are always triggered by her unfaithful husband.While she's grinding and staying loyal to her marriage, her husband Chadd not only slides into bed with another woman but also gets himself mixed up with a mob. The consequences of his actions will fall back on Lyric, but oblivious to what's goi...

All secrets are out in the open. What's everyone's next move?Logan just wanted to live a regular life, or at least close to it. He knew being a mobster's son would come with a lot of trouble, but he didn't imagine it being from within his own circle. Not willing to accept the betrayal and wrongdoing towards him, he took it upon himself to leave his life behind, but not without the new love of his life.Lyric was just trying to survive her abduction, but when...

In the hallowed halls of academia, where knowledge is revered and wisdom is sought, a young man named Philip Sterling embarks on a transformative journey under the guidance of an enigmatic mentor, Professor Van Dyke. As Philip delves into the depths of literature, philosophy, and the human condition, he discovers the profound power of mentorship and the transformative impact it can have on one's life. Through their intimate conversations and shared experiences, Philip and Professor Van Dyk...