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.
These photos are absolutely gorgeous, Linda. I love the reflection in the first one, the picturesque bridge, the sea creature and those amazing sunbeams. If you have lots more like this, bring 'em on!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Hilary. I do have lots of pictures from days gone by just waiting to be displayed here in due time. Thanks for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous, Linda. But I especially enjoyed the first one because of my memory of the time the four of us ate there and the "slice" of meat loaf was approximately a one-pound slab! Thanks for reminding me of a great memory. :)
ReplyDeleteKeep them coming. I stayed in Pidgeon Forge the last time there, what a panic on traffic going to the most visited National Park.
ReplyDeleteSandra-That meat loaf seemed more like a two-pound serving. My appetite began to shut down when I saw the size of the portion, and it was a long time before I wanted meat loaf again.
ReplyDeleteOut on the Prairie-The hotel where we usually stay in Pigeon Forge is on a road that gives access to the park through Wears Valley, a much less congested route. Once in the park, there are places to go to get away from crowds during peak seasons. It's a very beautiful and photogenic place, isn't it?