Captured on the hike on the AT from Hampton, TN to Laurel Falls, across Laurel Fork on one of several crossings. So peaceful in the morning!
Category: Tennessee
Go with the Flow
I captured this shot on the way up to Laurel Falls on a stretch of the AT near the Tri-Cities region of East Tennessee. Along the way there were a bunch of camp sites near the creek, and all I could think was how great it would be to wake up to this scene. I will definitely be going back.
Walking the AT
The Roan highlands are a great place for a day hike!
Through the trees
Views like these almost make you forget about the elevation gain as you climb toward the cascades.
Shrubs in the mist
Taken at the Roan Mountain rhododendron garden, this was taken a few weeks too early to capture the plants in full bloom. The density and area of this natural rhododendron garden is staggering, if you come on a day where mist doesn’t limit your view.
Rhododendron Tunnel
The Rhododendrons growing around Roan Mountain are out of control.
View from the top
It’s hard to adequately describe the view from the tops of the balds of Grassy Ridge. This particular vantage is from Jane Bald. While hiking along here it is immediately clear why people would want to hike the Appalachian trail.
Reedy Creek
The Kingsport greenbelt runs along a picturesque stretch of Reedy Creek.
Treacherous crossing
I guess they couldn’t afford the other hand rail?
Ramsey Prong
The smokies in the spring really are quite spectacular.
Snowy Trails
I was not prepared for snow during my first winter in the south!
Ramsey Cascades
Spring is in the air in the Smokies and the rivers are flowing.
Tennessee Hills
The hills of East Tennessee are very dramatic in the winter.
First Baptist Church
One of the central features of the city plan for Kingsport, TN is the central church circle, a semi-circle with several attractive brick churches.
North Carolina Highway
Now that I’ve got a little more free time I finally got an opportunity to get out and snap a few shots. Here I’ve got a shot toward North Carolina from a scenic overlook on the way from Asheville, NC to Johnson City, TN. I was stunned by the vastness of it all.
Decaseconds 