Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.
-John Muir
Smoky Girls Getaway 2017
A glimpse of the adventure...
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| A stop in Cherokee to play at the town center park |
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| Our usual evening routine to wait and watch the elk come in for grazing |
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| An afternoon float trip P-E-R-F-E-C-T weather |
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| Grazers hanging out in the background (Brandi assuring me our kids will not be nibbled on) |
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| Clingmans Dome |
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| Hi, Hey, Howdy, Hello Hike to Andrews Bald It was a strenuous hike but we saw, learned and received more than we were seeking. (When I state strenuous...think backpackers climbing a short distance and then having to stop time and time again...think everyone you pass on the way out is huffing and puffing. It was a demanding trail, especially for little hikers.) |
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| Behind the camera lens... Happy Hour Time for the Moms |
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| Personal highlight of the trip. The four of us hiking on the Appalachian Trail. |
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| Elk Viewing Future National Geographic Photojournalist |
 Junior Ranger Class
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