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Lovers of the Great Smoky Mountains

greatsmoky.com invites you to enjoy the wonderful world of the Smokies. The Cherokee called the mountain range "Like Blue Smoke"

Great Smoky Mountains

LeConte Lodge Trail

The Bridge at Alum Cave is the beginning of the Trailhead to Mt. LeConte. Alum Cave was a mine for gunpowder during the Civil War. The last battle between the white man and Indians was fought there, ironically, the Indians were slaves for the Union Army and fought against the Confederacy.

Springtime on the River

Advice for those who plan on doing a bit of rock hopping, wear a pair of high top tennis shoes or hiking boots in the water. It protects the ankles from sliding into rocks.

View from Mt. Balsam Cone

The Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Water, Water, Water

Violets Abound

All tie-dyed and only bears to go with coffee.

The Higher you get, the better it feels.

Witch Hobble in the Spring

Going Somewhere?

Bent Pen , with a hiking afterglow.

Bridal Veil Falls

Franklin NC

Morning Camp Break in the Kephart Prong Area.

Time to Reflect

Appalachian Tail Story

Before, with Determination. The plan was to go from Max Patch to Hot Springs in North Carolina, but alas, as we left Max Patch in a blizzard, we could not see the trail or the markers, thus going around and around in circles. The next weekend, we spent enjoyable hours in the hotubs, and also enjoyed the pleasure of our campers in wonderful sunshine.

True Stories

Canadians love it too

This place makes me smile he says as the cool river bottom caresses the intruder with a glorious encounter.

Twin Pools in the Greenbriar

Even the Floridians enjoy the snow. Lovers of the park and the forest flock to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains. Researchers do it deeper :)

Heinrich prepares for the face hat contest. Each year an award is given to the most aggressive face that can scare the hell out of the big black bear.

The face hat!


		Ray's Lionel® Model Train 1945-2010