Blogs from Great Smoky Mountains Parkway, Tennessee, United States, North America - page 5

Day 115 - Obfuscator writes: We packed up our small camp in outside Chattanooga, and started heading north. Incidentally, as a note that probably only one person reading this might get, we were actually camped by Hixon, TN, where I noticed that we passed a Zaxby's restaurant, but as we had already eaten enough for the day, we did not stop there. We were on our way north on 75, heading ultimately toward Great Smokey Mountains National Park. In a motel the previous night, we had picked up some local attraction brochures though, and one among them had caught our eye. If something called the Lost Sea Adventure, which has tons of pictures of an underground lake isn't enough to make you want to stop there in the first place, the picture of the cutish blond ... read more

Dear Blog Dudes & Dudettes, Well, we are on the move again and this time it is south. From Albany, NY, we headed into Eastern Pennsylvania to Lickdale...cheap food, clean restrooms, and Christmas lights & decorations everywhere...and this was just in the campground...oh yes, and rain. Off to the tip of Maryland and a mid-state stop at Flatwood, West Virginia. We stayed on scenic by-ways and viewed Monongahela Nat'l Forest, Alleheny Mts., and the beauty of "West Virginy, Mt. Mama, take me home country roads!" Wanted to stop and visit with the Hatfields & McCoys, but they were not to be found. One name stands out most prominently here, however, Robert C. Byrd Appalachian Highway or US 19; it's a 4 or 6 lane divided highway that cuts through WV going north to south. Was he ... read more

Our hiking trip along the Appalachian Trail in the Smokey Mountains. 70 Miles from end to end, we spent 6 days and 5 nights on the trail from October 23rd through October 28th, 2007. After climbing to elevation on the first and second day (about 500 ft to 4,500 - 6,000 ft), most of the trip was spent above 5,000 ft, including Clingman's Dome (highest peak on the AT and 3rd highest in the Appalachians) and Mount Guyot (4th highest in the Appalachains).... read more

Another early start to day two of my trip. I started out at 6am so that I could reach the mountains early, it was another beautiful day temperatures in the 70's. I got some great shot's in and around the area. I passed through Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, I'm in Virginia now. I'll see what I can see out here and show you what I find tomorrow. Remember, you can click on the images to make them larger Later... read more

This photo was taken in June of 2007 , and shows the rewards i recieved when i finally reached the end of a 2 1/2 mile hike up the mountain trail in Cades Cove . This is one of many great falls that can be seen in the smokies ! The trail is a moderate hike but not suitable for young children unless you are good at piggy backing lol ! The trail on the way up produced many deer crossings and black bear traveling the mountain top in search for a den . This type of hike is best done by being quiet with the nature and sticking to the trails ! DO NOT ...attempt to approach any wildlife or feed them as this is against park rules . The trail on the way up ... read more