Word from the Smokies: Park’s highest peak reclaims historic name, Kuwohi
Clingmans Dome has been officially renamed Kuwohi, which is the Cherokee word for mulberry place. Kuwohi is a sacred place ...
Helene devastated two iconic hiking trails in Western NC. When will they reopen?
The Appalachian Trail and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail are closed to hikers, as recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.
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Kuwohi joins other Cherokee-based place names in our region
Kuwohi is a sacred site for the Cherokee people and stands at 6,643 feet. It is the tallest point in Tennessee, the Smokies, and along the Appalachian Trail. The peak was formerly named for Thomas ...
America’s most visited national park says don’t come after Hurricane Helene leaves trail of damage
America’s most visited national park – are telling people to postpone any trips there after the park sustained damage ...