Shenandoah and Smoky Mountains National Parks
Feb 3, 2013 01:39:03 #
If you like to hike, you really should make the climb to the Chimneys. It's a beautiful if somewhat upsy hike and the view from the top is fantastic. I lived and worked in the Gatlinburg area for many years and you never get bored with the beauty of the area.
Feb 3, 2013 13:22:37 #
Spring in the Smoky Mountains is spectacular. You'll have an abundance of wildflowers to choose from. Here are some of the best hikes for wildflowers:
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/blog22_wildflower_hikes.htm
My favorite are the mountain laurel on Spence Field. The mountain top is covered in them.
Also, if you want to get away from the crowds and traffic of Gatlinburg, stay in Townsend, TN, it's also known as the quiet side of the Smokies.
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/blog22_wildflower_hikes.htm
My favorite are the mountain laurel on Spence Field. The mountain top is covered in them.
Also, if you want to get away from the crowds and traffic of Gatlinburg, stay in Townsend, TN, it's also known as the quiet side of the Smokies.
Feb 4, 2013 08:59:00 #
The park spent last summer refurbishing the Chimney Tops trail too and I understand it's much better. Heading there this April to check it out!
Feb 4, 2013 23:14:05 #
ceallachain wrote:
I'll second the snakes lookout. I have hiked all over the country; CO, MT, WA, UT, Idaho, MA, NH, NJ, NY and VA. Only in Shenandoah did I encounter snakes. Rattlers. If you've never heard one of these guys rattle your in for a surprise as to their loudness. I certainly was. I got the hell out of the area pretty quick.
I'll make sure and wear my heavy boots and keep my eyes open; wouldn't mind a chance to photograph them. I caught and collect snakes as a kid but none that were poisonous.
Feb 4, 2013 23:22:57 #
cinnamongirl wrote:
Spring in the Smoky Mountains is spectacular. You'll have an abundance of wildflowers to choose from. Here are some of the best hikes for wildflowers:
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/blog22_wildflower_hikes.htm
My favorite are the mountain laurel on Spence Field. The mountain top is covered in them.
Also, if you want to get away from the crowds and traffic of Gatlinburg, stay in Townsend, TN, it's also known as the quiet side of the Smokies.
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/blog22_wildflower_hikes.htm
My favorite are the mountain laurel on Spence Field. The mountain top is covered in them.
Also, if you want to get away from the crowds and traffic of Gatlinburg, stay in Townsend, TN, it's also known as the quiet side of the Smokies.
Thanks, Great link
May 27, 2013 18:56:16 #
Here are some photos from my trip.
Thanks for all the advise.
Thanks for all the advise.
Morning Sun, Shenandoah National Park, VA
Sun Set GSM NP
Hazy Morning in Cades cove GSM NP
Fences, Tree and Haze in Cades Cove
Last Morning in Shenandoha NP, VA
Laurel Falls, GSM NP
Golden Morning in Cades Cove
May 27, 2013 19:03:08 #
Another photographer I ran into took a photo of a rattle snake on the Laurel Falls Trail later the same morning I was there.
jdventer wrote:
I'll make sure and wear my heavy boots and keep my eyes open; wouldn't mind a chance to photograph them. I caught and collect snakes as a kid but none that were poisonous.
May 27, 2013 20:19:50 #
Absolutely beautiful. I am from VA, near the Blue Ridge Parkway. I now live at Holden Beach, NC and these pictures make me so homesick!!!! Thank you for posting them!!!!
May 27, 2013 20:57:15 #
I really liked Golden Morning. The others were great as well. Run into any snakes?
May 27, 2013 21:16:39 #
I didn't see any, they probably saw me first.
ceallachain wrote:
I really liked Golden Morning. The others were great as well. Run into any snakes?
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.