Ahh.... The cool, fresh air of the Great Smoky
Mountains! What a relief from the hot, hot, hot
summer in Columbia! It is truly amazing how
much cooler it is in the hills!
We headed for the hills On August 2nd, the day after my brand new niece, Vivian was born!
The national park was the place to be!!! See...
The mountains and waterfalls are always amazing! I am amazed at how little changes over the years. I was reminded of my summers as a camp counselor and of my years as a camper. I have had many life experiences in the Smokies and now I share it with my family!!!
The forest is a place for fairies and gnomes! Although Cedrick stayed at home in his garden, we adventured out to greet his relatives:0)
There was so much to be seen and discovered in the creeks and rivers. We found mayflies, dragonfly larvae, salamanders, snails and water bugs galore! The smallest of God's creatures were there for us to discover and enjoy!
There was so much to be seen and discovered in the creeks and rivers. We found mayflies, dragonfly larvae, salamanders, snails and water bugs galore! The smallest of God's creatures were there for us to discover and enjoy!
CAMPING...
CAMPING...
CAMPING...
The busiest of bears finds a place to rest @ Smokemont Campground!________
CATCHING FIREFLIES @ DUSK. . .
"DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?"
How absolutely fabulous!
The river. . .
What an adventure... Tubing down the river... fun...exciting...Caroline was "actually" rafting!
The Great Smoky Mountain Farm...@ Oconaluftee Visitors Center
The visitors center was a wonderful place! The animals were a treat and the artifacts were cool to see.
An "outhouse"... you better hold your nose and make it quick!!!
Although the farm was a museum, the rangers kept it in
Then God said, " Let the water teem with abundance of living creatures and on the earth let birds fly beneath the dome of the sky." And so it happened Genesis 1:20
HIKING AND ADVENTURING OUT INTO THE WILDERNESS. . .
Ruby Falls was one of the many waterfalls we saw!
Clingman's Dome, "The Top of Old Smoky!"
The highest point in Great Smoky Mountain National Park @ 6,643 feet above sea level.
Fun Family Adventures with daddy, Kitty and Mommy!!!
Junior Ranger and "Not so Junior Ranger"...
The Junior Ranger programs were super cool! We learned
Learning to play the hog fiddle...
"When I call out to the Lord, he answers me from his holy mountain. When I lie down in sleep, I wake again, for the Lord sustains me." PSALM 3: 5-6
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes; for Jew first, and then Greek. For it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written. "The one who is righteous by faith will live." Romans 1:16-17
"and the heavens declared the glory of God" Psalms 19:1
CATCHING FIREFLIES @ DUSK. . .
"Our campsite on the Oconaluftee River is relaxing and refreshing!"
"DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?"
"I didn't know Santa went camping!"
"I see... Mr. and Mrs. Clause, wow they are camping across the river from us!"
"I see... Mr. and Mrs. Clause, wow they are camping across the river from us!"
How absolutely fabulous!
The river. . .
A wonderful place for napping, camping and tubing...
What an adventure... Tubing down the river... fun...exciting...Caroline was "actually" rafting!
The Great Smoky Mountain Farm...@ Oconaluftee Visitors Center
The visitors center was a wonderful place! The animals were a treat and the artifacts were cool to see.
An "outhouse"... you better hold your nose and make it quick!!!
Although the farm was a museum, the rangers kept it in
working order. The gardens were lush and the animals were
well fed and happy! It was fun to see the chickens running
around and the hogs were so much fun to feed!
Then God said, " Let the water teem with abundance of living creatures and on the earth let birds fly beneath the dome of the sky." And so it happened Genesis 1:20
HIKING AND ADVENTURING OUT INTO THE WILDERNESS. . .
Ruby Falls was one of the many waterfalls we saw!
Clingman's Dome, "The Top of Old Smoky!"The highest point in Great Smoky Mountain National Park @ 6,643 feet above sea level.
Fun Family Adventures with daddy, Kitty and Mommy!!!
Junior Ranger and "Not so Junior Ranger"...
The Junior Ranger programs were super cool! We learned
about the local critter and even got to pet a few. We learned
about the Cherokee Indians and made pottery. we
participated in story telling were Caroline played and old
man. Trash/ liter collection was another adventure to
earn the Junior Ranger Badge. We had lots of fun
participating in many of the Ranger led programs. The
coolest was learning how to play the hog fiddle. Our day in
Cade's Cove was an adventure in and of itself.
Learning to play the hog fiddle...
"When I call out to the Lord, he answers me from his holy mountain. When I lie down in sleep, I wake again, for the Lord sustains me." PSALM 3: 5-6
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes; for Jew first, and then Greek. For it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written. "The one who is righteous by faith will live." Romans 1:16-17
"and the heavens declared the glory of God" Psalms 19:1
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