Ben Morton Overlook

12 Most Scenic Overlooks in U.S. National Parks

"From Morton Overlook along U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road I can see both North Carolina and Tennessee and appreciate why the range is called the Great Smoky Mountains—the landscape often seems shrouded in haze; it's a perfect place to finish the day for a stunning sunset, and Newfound Gap lookout lies less than a mile further along the road." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines