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Make plans now to see the world famous flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spectacular display of wildflowers usually peak during the mid-to-late June time period. The hike to Gregory Bald is a roundtrip of 11.3 miles and a climb of more than 3000 feet, but is well worth the effort.

The trail to Bluebird Lake begins out of the fairly remote Wild Basin area in the southeastern corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll see several waterfalls, wildflowers, as well as the awesome devastation left behind by the 1978 Ouzel Fire before reaching the incredibly beautiful alpine lake situated at more than 11,000 feet.