Smoky Mountains - Thursday, April 9, 2009

We got going today at about 10:00 and headed into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We drove first to Newfound Gap on the Tennesse/North Carolina border. Then we drove to the Clingman's Dome trail. We went up the 1/2 mile trail but it was covered with packed snow so it took a while. Coming down was really interesting! I was really glad to get on level ground again.

We had a picnic lunch at the car and then went back to the visitor's center. We hiked a short trail to Cataract Falls. Abby, Sydney and I hiked to a cabin before meeting the guys back at the car.

The weather today was absolutely perfect. It was sunny and in the 70s. Of course, it was only in the 50s up at Clingman's Dome. When we got back to the cabin we were able to enjoy the rocking chairs on the cabin porch.


We're very sad to be at the end of our vacation but tomorrow is the day we head home. We've had a great time!