Going back through some older pictures on my computer's hard drive, I found a few from a trip we had taken to the Smokies back in January of 2006. We happened to hit a few days of gorgeous weather on that trip. Even the locals were amazed at the warm, sunny days, especially considering the time of year.
The night we arrived, it was just a beautiful evening; and we didn't want to go straight to the motel. The town was still dressed in its Christmas finery and was very picturesque.
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| The Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge |
We don't usually spend too much time in either Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg when we visit the area, preferring the roads and trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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| Footbridge over river |
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| Wild turkeys are becoming a common sight on the trails and roadways throughout the national park. |
We had an acquaintance who worked at the aquarium in Gatlinburg, so we made time to visit that facility on this particular trip.
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| Some sort of a seahorse at the Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg. |
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| A little cemetery along one of the hiking trails. |
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| Sunbeams and River |
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| Sunlight and shadows on one of the hiking trails. |
I hope I don't wear you out with pictures and stories from the Smokies, but the truth is that a very high percentage of my photos were taken there. So the topic is liable to come up again and again here.
Wishing you a blessed Sunday.
