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- Day One -
I photographed some interior detail & decor of our lodge inside Good Medicine Lodge in Whitefish, Montana. This cozy place was our home during our visit...Such a wonderful place!
- Day Two -
We drove past the Chimney Tops and up the winding roads. There were tunnels every so often where everyone would honk their horns.
Shortly after, we arrived at Newfound Gap: the state border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Elevation 5046 feet!
It was here that we discovered why it was named the Great Smoky Mountains. There was a hovering blue haze across all the hills, mountains, and peaks.
Next stop was Clingman's Dome - the highest point of the entire Appalachian Trail. We were so high that clouds were eye level. We were surrounded by the Smoky Mountains.
- Day Two -
After watching the early sunrise over the mountains for the first time, we headed into Gatlinburg.
We stopped at Herbert Holt Park on the outskirts of town. While wandering around, a park worker pointed out a bald eagle to Mom & I. We explored around there for a bit and then drove through Gatlinburg, which was a busy, but interesting town.
We could certainly have spent time (and money!) there, but with Covid-19, we gladly headed towards the woods & mountains instead.
Weaving around corners and making our way upwards, we reached the peaks named "Chimney Tops". Neither of us expected to see mountains and ridges quite like that, which was a genuine surprise. We were getting into the heart of it!
Joshua Tree National Park. Pentax 6x7 loaded with Kodak Portra 160 and 400 medium format film. Images captured Early September 2017
Another hidden corner in the city. I love getting alternate views of the environment we regularly drive by. I've learned that you should go places you're not allowed when the fences are open to do so.
Masterpiece of modern #architecture, the impressive Samovasaran #Jain #Mandir stands tall at the lower reach of Shatrunjay Hills in the #holy #temple city of Palitana.
As you gradually walk upwards on the hill, you’ll be delighted to see the #JainTemple with its eye-catching quadrangle.
#Shrine with #idol of #Lord #Mahavira in sitting position is studded with gems, jewels, gold & silver.
- Day Three -
Our adventure on day two led us all the way south through the Great Smokies and back. We enjoyed a relaxing night at Berry Springs Lodge and scouted out our adventure for the next day. Day three, we decided to head east, around the National Park instead.
We began in Gatlinburg, stopping at a few overlooks and admiring the town from above. We then followed Little River east, hiked at a few stops (Mom relaxed in her stone chair!), checked out Elkmont Campground, and eventually we made it to a man-made waterfall from the 1800s, "The Sinks".
We headed out of the National Park toward Townsend, a quaint little mountain town and onto Foothills Parkway, which skirted around the Great Smokies. It was a perfect road for bikers and sightseers. There were not many tourists at all but so many beautiful stops and overlooks.
One place in particular was Look Rock Tower, which was too high for Mom, but I had to check it out. I could see the highest peaks of the Smokies and an awesome panoramic view! After I came back down to find her, she had found some cool rocks to climb, lizards, and neat mushrooms for me to photograph.
We drove Foothills Parkway as far as we could, finally ending at Chillhowee Lake.