SMOKY MOUNTAINS

On the North Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains and Newfound Gap Road, this area in Cherokee is near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center known for elk. This bull was relaxing for a good half hour. After returning from lunch he was still there. Some c
In my first visit to Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains, I was on the constant lookout for wildlife. What I saw first was this curious horse. He seemed to be welcoming us. All the others were back in the field but this guy was right at the road’s e
Traveling through Cades Cove Loop, I was not sure what wildlife I would see. I saw these two hanging out together when something caught their attention in the distance.
I love bears. My biggest hope on my trip to the Smoky Mountains was to see a bear in the wild. My only sighting for the week was this guy on the Cades Cove Loop. He ended up running into the woods as quickly as he appeared. But I saw my bear!
I took my first trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and it did NOT disappoint! The Little River Creek Road was the first traveled. The morning fog was just lifting and this is one of my favorite images of the trip.
I took my first trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and it did NOT disappoint! The Newfound Gap Road was my personal favorite. This shot was just over the border on the North Carolina side. I felt like I was standing in an actual Bob Ross painting!
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