Primary versus Secondary Sources. Primary Sources. Primary sources are original sources of information that have not yet been filtered through analysis, examination or interpretation. Typically, primary sources are contemporary to the events and individuals being researched. Primary sources differ both in content and format from discipline to discipline.
WEATHER: Cloudy days, precipitation, and cold temperatures reveal the hostile environment atop Clingmans Dome. Proper preparation is essential for a good visit. Weather conditions atop Clingmans Dome change quickly. Snow can fall from anytime between September and May.
We highly recommend visiting Clingmans Dome when in the Great Smoky Mountains or Cherokee NC area. The dome offers 360 degree views from the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,643 feet.e highly recommend visiting Clingmans Dome when in the Great Smoky Mountains or Cherokee NC area. The dome offers 360 degree views from the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,643 feet.