We took the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Smokey Mountain National Park. Even with rain, the vibrant fall colors filled the drive from Cherokee to Gatlinburg. I can only imagine how beautiful the view is with sunshine hitting the leaves. Maybe on a return visit...
We stopped to tour a turbine powered stone grist mill built in 1886 to make flour and cornmeal. It is still operational, today. A 73 year old volunteer played a harmonica and described the process to visitors.
We planned a picnic in the park but we ended up eating in the truck before heading to Gatlinburg because this was our lunch view!
Some snapshots of the Smokey Mountain NP
The park service has a sense of humor - in the bathrooms.
Gatlinburg is a cute town that has only one purpose... tourism! Every nook and cranny was decorated for fall. .
We enjoyed a moonshine tasting and had to leave with several bottles.
Driving back to the campground - the same return route - a state highway vehicle had the road blocked and we couldn’t go through. Mark asked why and was told that they expect downed trees from hurricane Zeta over the next 48 hours! We might be in for a rough ride tomorrow! The news stations are predicting 4 inches of rain and 30 to 40 mph winds. Kate is going be a hot mess!
We enjoyed a moonshine tasting and had to leave with several bottles.
Driving back to the campground - the same return route - a state highway vehicle had the road blocked and we couldn’t go through. Mark asked why and was told that they expect downed trees from hurricane Zeta over the next 48 hours! We might be in for a rough ride tomorrow! The news stations are predicting 4 inches of rain and 30 to 40 mph winds. Kate is going be a hot mess!
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