Vacation 2014: North Carolina Side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Our schedule was flexible, so we stayed a little longer to explore the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . The beautiful drive led to spectacular views. There are many places to pull over and soak in the beauty. The perfection of that tree on the left! Such an honor to set foot on such a piece of history: This overlook area was a CCC (Civilian Conversation Core) project done during the Great Depression. Their efforts can be seen throughout the park. We all looked forward to the tunnels. Notice on the car: 70 degrees exterior? Nice, and it was even cooler as we travelled higher into the mountains:) Next, our journey took us to Clingman's Dome . It is the highest point in the park. I reflected on the words below for quite a while as I stood in the beautifu...