APPALACHIAN MTS 2009
This is a trip Mary and I took to see the fall colors, one of the few things we miss since we moved to Florida.
On this trip we visited Sumter National Forest, Great Smoky Mts National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and
Shenandoah National Park.
Sumter National Forest, South Carolina
Yellow Branch Falls. October 26, 2009
Sumter National Forest, South Carolina
Trail to Kings Creek Falls. October 26, 2009
Great Smoky Mts National Park, North Carolina
Sunset from Clingmans Dome, elev 6643 ft. October 26, 2009
Great Smoky Mts National Park, North Carolina
Another Clingmans Dome sunset. October 26, 2009
Great Smoky Mts National Park, North Carolina
Last sunset Clingmans Dome. October 26, 2009
Great Smoky Mts National Park, North Carolina
Meigs Falls from Laurel Creek Road. October 27, 2009
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
Sunrise at Ballyhoot Scar Overlook. Mile Post 467. October 28, 2009
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
View from Bunchs Bald Overlook. October 28, 2009
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
View from Thunderstruck Ridge Overlook. October 28, 2009
Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
Twenty Minute Cliff Overlook. In June and July when the sun hits the rock below the overlook the locals know they have 20 minutes till the sun sets behind the mountain. October 29, 2009
Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
Another view from Twenty Minute Cliff Overlook. Mile post Nineteen. October 29, 2009
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Dark Hollow Falls. October 29 2009
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
View from Eaton Hollow Overlook. Mile post 70 on Skyline Drive. October 29, 2009