Smoky Mountain Adventures: Scenic Drives, Waterfall Hikes, and Hammock Camping

Join us at the Sierra Club's monthly meeting.

All are welcome at our Sierra Club Mojave Group member meetings!

FEBRUARY'S PROGRAM
Join us for an evening of exploration as we journey through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Experience the Smokies vicariously through a recent adventure that included waterfall hikes, dramatic hiking trails, scenic auto tours, and hammock camping under the forest canopy.

Michael Norton recently returned from an unforgettable trip to the Smokies and wants to share the highlights, tips, and lessons learned. He'll cover:

🚗 Scenic Auto Tours - Cades Cove, Roaring Fork
🏛️ Historic Sites - Mountain Farm, Newfound Gap
💧 Waterfall Hikes - Grotto, Tom Branch, Juney Whank
⛰️ Trail Adventures - Alum Cave Bluffs and more
🌲 Natural Wonders - Biodiversity: trees, wildflowers, mushrooms
🏕️ Hammock Camping - Tips and challenges (insects included)

Learn about the park's stunning biodiversity to the challenges of hammock camping. Come enjoy an evening of stories, photos, and practical insights. Perfect for anyone considering a trip or who simply loves our national parks.

The Mojave Group meets at the Sterling Inn, 17738 Francesca Rd, Victorville, CA 92395 (just off Ridgecrest Road, one block north of Bear Valley Rd).

Note: we meet in the Media Room, at the north end of the building. Easiest entry is off Lindero Street; park near the NORTH side and enter at the entrance with the overhead carport (near the covered parking area).

Light refreshments are served.

Photo Credit: Wet Bottom Trail Signpost by Michael Norton