For those familiar with Great Smoky Mountains NP
Jul 27, 2017 08:08:41 #
WHA?? That's it, the letter G is now removed from my alphabet. Thanks Foatho. 
foathog wrote:
It's Gatlinburg. no G in the middle. If you're into tourist traps Dolleywood is in close vacinity of the Park.
Jul 27, 2017 08:10:02 #
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail...
nice drive, I forgot that, check your vehicle size, took a GMC Safari through there couple of tight spots, no campers at all allowed when we were there, Bob.
nice drive, I forgot that, check your vehicle size, took a GMC Safari through there couple of tight spots, no campers at all allowed when we were there, Bob.
Jul 27, 2017 08:12:39 #
Many thanks to all res-ponders. I appreciate the added pearls given and are added to our bucket list for future visits. I have added all comments to our trip itinerary. Thanks again. 
Jul 27, 2017 08:14:08 #
Thanks Bob. Guess that knocks out the 29' travel trailer.
bobmcculloch wrote:
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail...
nice drive, I forgot that, check your vehicle size, took a GMC Safari through there couple of tight spots, no campers at all allowed when we were there, Bob.
nice drive, I forgot that, check your vehicle size, took a GMC Safari through there couple of tight spots, no campers at all allowed when we were there, Bob.
Jul 27, 2017 08:30:39 #
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Jul 27, 2017 08:49:16 #
You don't say when you are going.... Fall in the GSMNP is best, IMHO, (color wise) in early to mid-November. It's crowded as all get out in the Fall as well. That 11 mile loop thru Cades Cove is almost always bumper to bumper & it's hard to get shots without people in them but it can be done... Last time I went I stayed in a friends cabin in (of all places) Kodak, Tn.
Jul 27, 2017 09:15:20 #
Cades Cove is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The biggest problem there is bear sightings. A black fur ball 100 yds away in tall grass will bring traffic to a complete stop.
Jul 27, 2017 09:25:24 #
big-guy wrote:
WHA?? That's it, the letter G is now removed from my alphabet. Thanks Foatho.
And there's no "e" in Dollywood...!
To help get your excitment up, here's a aerial slideshow of my Helicopter ride over the Smokey's last June...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/james-frazier/sets/72157681004406001/show
Jul 27, 2017 09:27:54 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
woodfrog wrote:
Cades Cove is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The biggest problem there is bear sightings. A black fur ball 100 yds away in tall grass will bring traffic to a complete stop.
Yup, Cades Cove is the winner. The abandoned buildings are especially enticing. Lots of people but they're spread out over a large area. Last time we drove up there the park was closed by some Obama-esque dictatorial nonsense.
Jul 27, 2017 09:31:29 #
chuckla
Loc: Kennesaw, GA USA
Screamin Scott wrote:
That 11 mile loop thru Cades Cove is almost always bumper to bumper & it's hard to get shots without people in them
When I was there last October Cade's Cove was closed from just about sundown til 7 am- If you want to be first in line for the gate opening you need to be thereby 6 at least...
Jul 27, 2017 09:35:17 #
chuckla wrote:
When I was there last October Cade's Cove was closed from just about sundown til 7 am- If you want to be first in line for the gate opening you need to be thereby 6 at least...
Took us several hours to get from Cades Cove to Gatlinburg. We did go thru the park route though.
Jul 27, 2017 09:44:56 #
some of my favorite photos have been captured along the "Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail".
Jul 27, 2017 10:10:13 #
I was there for the first time two weeks ago for just a brief visit and was most interested in seeing the sunset over the mountains. We drove up to Clingmans Dome during the day and it was a zoo, and I understand evening is much the same. I spoke with a park ranger and she strongly recommended Waterrock Knob. It's right on the Blue Ridge Parkway and has a great view west over the smokies. I attached a couple of shots from the one evening I was there.
Jul 27, 2017 11:02:46 #
I noticed my error after I hit send.
James56 wrote:
And there's no "e" in Dollywood...!
To help get your excitment up, here's a aerial slideshow of my Helicopter ride over the Smokey's last June...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/james-frazier/sets/72157681004406001/show
To help get your excitment up, here's a aerial slideshow of my Helicopter ride over the Smokey's last June...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/james-frazier/sets/72157681004406001/show
Jul 27, 2017 11:38:04 #
If your timing is not of the necessity, wait till late October, early November, before going. The color and the ambiance will be worth waiting for the 90 days till...plus, bears are
less likely with the exception of Cades Cove.
less likely with the exception of Cades Cove.
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