Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors


Leconte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains

October 12, 2025

Leconte Lodge, the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States, is a bucket list item in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Atop Mount Leconte at an elevation of 6,593 feet, the Lodge is only accessible by trail and through a competitive lottery system. Tune in for more about Leconte Lodge, host Bill’s recent journey there, and how you can experience it for yourself.

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