Fantastic Fall Foliage

We left Gatlinburg around 9:00 this morning and went over the mountains of the Great Smoky Mtn Park and entered the Blue Ridge Parkway at 10:00. We drove the 87 miles to Asheville and it was so pretty. I don't think I've ever seen such beautiful colors of foliage. We made lots of stops and took lots of pics. It started out sunny and nice but when we got to Asheville it was cloudy and kind of chilly.

A beautiful day in the Smokies

We got an early start this morning to get to Clingman's Dome before it got too crowded. We were successful. Took the .5 mi trek to the top and the observation deck. WOW!! what a sight. Even walked for a bit on the Appalachian Trail so we can say we did it. By the time we left the parking lot was full and we enjoyed a leisurely drive down the mountain. The rest of the day was spent touring though the crafters area of Gatlinburg, eating a small lunch, and going back to The Christmas shop for a few little things. Back to the room for a nap and then figure out what to do for dinner. Tomorrow morning it's off to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

One year later

Tomorrow we will be leaving for Gatlinburg TN to go to the Crafters' Festival and see the sites of town. It's been almost a year ago that we were there. This year we will be leaving Sunday morning to hook up with the Blue Ridge Parkway and head to Asheville NC. Will stay there on Sunday night. Hoping to see some great Fall foliage.