Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Clingmans Dome


Heading to the border of North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains, we went to the 3rd highest point, east of the Mississippi.  At 6,643 feet, it is the highest point in the Smokys'.

Up, up, up, we climbed, a half mile VERTICAL walk way, to the dome.


Can you say, "I feel the burn!?"  It was a work out!

We also noticed this sweet, little guy eating an acorn.



This is part of the walk way to the tower.


The view was so beautiful.  This picture just doesn't do it justice, that is for sure!


Here, if you look at the clouds on the left, they were moving in  pretty quick.  They were at eye-level, which was so cool. ;)

On a clear day, you can see a hundred miles away.  I love all the shades of blue, too.

 There is a European beetle eating up the forest.  You can see its damage from these dead trees.



It looks as if you can just scoop up that cloud!  Dye it pink, and call it 'cotton-candy!'



Blessings,
Steph

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