Tag: Look Rock
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View From the Foothills
These photographs were taken from scenic overlooks along the Foothills Parkway in Townsend, Tennessee, featuring views of the Smoky Mountains. Prints are available in my gallery. Thanks for visiting!
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Spot With a View
This spot is called Look Rock, located along the old section of the Foothills Parkway, near Townsend, Tennessee, featuring expansive views of the Smoky Mountains. A black and white photograph, it’s available on prints in my gallery and would make a wonderful addition to an empty wall…perhaps, you know of an appropriate spot in your…
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Black and White Tower
This black and white photograph features a concrete structure known as Look Rock Tower. Located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee along the new section of the Foothills Parkway, near Townsend, it serves as both a weather station for monitoring air quality, and as an observation platform. It’s also available on prints in my gallery,…
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Look Rock Tower
After a short 1/2 mile hike along a trail up the mountain, I could see Look Rock Tower through the bare trees of winter. Made of concrete, it has three long ramps to ascend and features panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains to the east, as well as the Cumberland Plateau, westward. Photographed here, a…
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Visiting Look Rock
After hiking, I drove north on US-321 and turned east onto the Foothills Parkway. It’s an 11-mile drive up and along the ridge line to Look Rock, an elevated platform from which to observe the Smoky Mountains. This was my second visit at this location, and, despite being mostly overcast, it’s always nice to have…
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Look Rock Tower Trail
Just across the street from the parking lot at Look Rock is the Look Rock Tower Trail. It’s a short 1/2 mile hike along a paved trail through the forest, though the grade is steep. At the end, you’ll encounter a very tall concrete structure… On top, the observation area provides visitors with a 360-degree…
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Look Rock
Located along the old section of the Foothills Parkway, near Townsend, Tennessee, approximately 11 miles from US-321, visitors can enjoy expansive views of the Smoky Mountains from both Look Rock, as well as Look Rock Tower. While there are several spots along this route to park and appreciate the scenery, Look Rock is the only…
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