At first, we faced south. There was a better view of the synchronous fireflies facing north, so we ended up turning our chairs around when the display really got going at 10pm.
Our Elkmont Camping Experience during the Synchronous Fireflies Phenomenon June 3rd 2019 Our campsite at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains is absolutely stunning. It sits right on Little River. We strung a hammock on the trees overlooking the river and have been enjoying relaxing to the sound of the little rapids below.
The campsites don’t have electricity or running water, although there are bathrooms in each numbered loop that have running, potable water. We take a short hike ... read more
North America » United States » Tennessee » Great Smoky Mountains Parkway Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
I originally created this blog as a travel journal for my backpacking trip in Europe in May of 2006. Using the blog was such a positive experience--it became a log of my itinerary and allowed friends and family to follow me on my travels--that I decided to keep it going. My vacationing experience has evolved from traveling with friends to traveling with my husband to traveling with our children. I hope you enjoy reading about my travels, and please feel free to email me with any questions.... full info