Clingmans Dome towers over the heart of the GreatSmoky Mountains as the highest point in both the national park and the state ofTennessee. The mountain holds an ancient allure-the Cherokee treasured it, as did early settlers, and it captivates throngs of visitors today. Scarred by logging, invasive species and modern pollution, the mountainendures. Through lush narratives and fascinating detail, author Marci Spencerpresents the natural and human history of this iconic destination, includingSenator Thomas Clingman's 1858 journey to measure the mountain and the 1934birth of the park.