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Smoky Mountains, NC

October 17-19, 2025
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About Smoky Mountains:


The Smoky Mountains get their name from the smoke-like haze that envelops them. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park which spans parts of North Carolina and Tennessee is an International Biosphere Reserve area and a World Heritage Site. With its unspoiled forests which are comparable to those found by the early pioneers, mid-October brings a beautiful pageantry of Autumn colors. 

 

*Hike on a mountain trail

*Enjoy the autumn foliage

*Visit a Cherokee village and interact with native Americans

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Preparation:


It will be cool in the mountains, especially during the early mornings and the evenings. Temperatures are likely to be 45°-50° F during the mornings and evenings, and 60°-70° F during the daytime. It is also expected to rain some during our trip. You should bring warm clothing for the cool weather; sweaters, sweat shirts, long sleeves shirts, light jackets, and rain jackets are recommended as well as some good sturdy shoes for hiking. Be sure to have enough clothing for three days, and your personal toiletries (toothbrush, soap, towels, etc.) Luggage space is very limited in our vans. Pack your belongings tightly. Please avoid bringing suitcases, if possible. Duffel and/or book-bags are the best.

 

Planning Your Budget:


Extra costs (not included in $50 registration fee):

  • The Oconaluftee Indian (Cherokee) Village will cost about $25. There are also some other attractions nearby which are free. 

  • There will be some optional attractions for which you might need to pay. If you don't wish to spend, you can walk around and go "window-shopping". If you are planning to take in some of the optional attractions, plan on bringing an additional $20-30.

  • Several meals while sightseeing. Plan on spending about $15-25 for these meals.

 

REGISTER

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Out of State Arrival:


Arrive at Columbia, South Carolina on the night before our departure day. We will pick you up at the airport, bus, or train station soon after your arrival. You will need to arrange your own housing at an area hotel.

 

Schedule:

Friday Oct 17th

  • · 12:30 pm Departure (please eat lunch before)

    • Stop in Spartanburg for bathroom break

  • · 4 pm Estimated arrival time, meet at the church

  • · 6 pm dinner (pack lunch for the next day)

Saturday Oct 18th

  • · Breakfast at Camp (bread, jelly, cereal, fruit)

  • · 9:15am drive to Fontana Dam

  • · 10:00am arrive at Fontana Dam

  • · 12:30pm Lunch packed from night before

  • · 4:45pm Return to camp for dinner

  • · 5:30pm Dinner provided by church

  • · 7:00pm Relax/campfire

Sunday Oct 19th 

  • · Breakfast at Camp  (bread, jelly, cereal, fruit)

  • · 9:15 pm join for sunday school classes

  • · 10:30 am American Worship Service

  • · 12:00pm Lunch provided by church

  • · 1:00pm Final Picture with group and hosts/ departure

    • 1:30pm Drive to Deep Creek and sight see waterfalls

    • 2:30pm Go to Cherokee on the way home

    • 4:30pm Stop for Dinner at WestGate Mall in spartanburg

    • 5:45pm Leave to go home

    • 7:15pm Arrive in Columbia

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