The Smokies' Homesteads: Exclusive Google Flyover Video and Tracklog - Backpacker

The Smokies' Homesteads: Exclusive Google Flyover Video and Tracklog

Marcus Woolf explores history and wilderness during a six-day trip through the Smokies.

Author:: Marcus Woolf
Publish date:: Jul 28, 2009
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GOOGLE FLYOVER VIDEO: The Smokies

Check out the oldest homesteads in the Smokies in this 3-D video.

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Walk winding ridgelines and find secluded campsites during this 6-day exploration.

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