Leconte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains

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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