Travel Family Trip to the Smokey Mountains

Family Trip to the Smokey Mountains · **1 Like**

My family and I traveled to the Smoky Mountains a couple of weeks ago. Spent several days in Chattanooga and then spent three days in a cabin up in the mountains above Bryson City, North Carolina. It was a beautiful trip and thought I would combine a bunch of photos together to share a few of the things we saw/did.

In Chattanooga, we:

Went to the Chattanooga Choo Choo (there's a large model train display there as well).

Walked across the Tennessee River on the Walnut Street Bridge.

(there are fountains on the other side)

(and a park)

We also went to the Chattanooga Zoo. It isn't a very big zoo, but it was fun for an afternoon.

Hiked at Signal Mountain.

Went to the Tennessee Aquarium.

Then, we drove to Bryson City. Drove beside Wautaga Lake on the way out.

The cabin we stayed in was at the top of a mile of gravel road with hair pin turns and a very steep grade, but we made it and the view was worth it.

Took a train ride through the mountains.

Hiked and took some photos of waterfalls.

Finally we left for Indiana, but on the way home, couldn't resist grabbing one more photo of Lake Fontana.

Sorry to share so many photos, but it is just so hard to choose.

cardinal43 · 06-23-2014, 04:34 AM

Thanks for sharing and glad your family had a good time. I've spent a lot of time in the Smokies and never had a bad trip.

**Rondec** · 06-23-2014, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

Thanks for sharing and glad your family had a good time. I've spent a lot of time in the Smokies and never had a bad trip.

Thanks. The kids a bunch of fun. Good memories to treasure...

My daughter tries photography too, but doesn't have quite enough hands.

**klh** · 06-23-2014, 04:39 PM

Great set. Looks like some great family memories. But how could you have missed Rock City?

**paulh** · 06-23-2014, 04:58 PM

Nice series! We've passed thru the Smokies a few times on business, but never had the chance to look around much. Beautiful shots and looks like you had a nice time

**Rondec** · 06-23-2014, 06:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by klh

Great set. Looks like some great family memories. But how could you have missed Rock City?

Oh, we went to Rock City. I just thought there were too many photos as it was.

---------- Post added 06-23-14 at 09:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Nice series! We've passed thru the Smokies a few times on business, but never had the chance to look around much. Beautiful shots and looks like you had a nice time

Thank, Paul. It is a fun place to stop, although Gatlinburg is to touristy for me.

**klh** · 06-23-2014, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Oh, we went to Rock City. I just thought there were too many photos as it was.

That's a relief. I was afraid you missed the signs.

Seriously though, the old signs, painted barns, and birdhouses are disappearing quickly.

**Rondec** · 06-24-2014, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by klh

That's a relief. I was afraid you missed the signs.

Seriously though, the old signs, painted barns, and birdhouses are disappearing quickly.

I've always wondered why Rock City and Maramec Caverns in Missouri have so much advertising for them in states a long ways away from where they are. There is a barn out in the country on State Route 150 that advertises for Rock City not far from here.

bigted · 06-24-2014, 07:37 PM

One of my favourite parts of the world and you've captured it beautifully. One day I will head back there. The scenery is pure magic and while there are considerable tacky tourist spots - esp. PF it is well worth spending some time there.

CesarPaulo · 06-25-2014, 05:12 AM

Nice trip; beautiful place and photos.

CreationBear · 07-01-2014, 01:31 PM

Excellent, good to see the light is kind wherever you go. I lived in the Bryson City area for a while...those train tracks were about 50 yards from my house as the grade follows the Tuckaseegee. (The falls on Toms Branch were a familiar landmark as well.)

**Rondec** · 07-02-2014, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by CreationBear

Excellent, good to see the light is kind wherever you go. I lived in the Bryson City area for a while...those train tracks were about 50 yards from my house as the grade follows the Tuckaseegee. (The falls on Toms Branch were a familiar landmark as well.)

Thanks. We enjoyed Bryson City more than Chattanooga -- I just love the beauty and the quiet of the mountains and I guess that part of North Carolina isn't that accessible so it hasn't gotten as touristy as some other places.

One more shot from the Bryson City area...

**Susinok** · 07-02-2014, 01:38 PM

Wow. Every one of those is a gem. And the sunset to finish it all off. Bonus!

**Rondec** · 07-03-2014, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by Susinok

Wow. Every one of those is a gem. And the sunset to finish it all off. Bonus!

Thank you, Susan.

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06-23-2014, 04:34 AM	#2
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Thanks for sharing and glad your family had a good time. I've spent a lot of time in the Smokies and never had a bad trip.

06-23-2014, 03:19 PM	#3
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650 Original Poster	Originally posted by cardinal43 Thanks for sharing and glad your family had a good time. I've spent a lot of time in the Smokies and never had a bad trip. Thanks. The kids a bunch of fun. Good memories to treasure... My daughter tries photography too, but doesn't have quite enough hands.

06-23-2014, 04:39 PM	#4
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Great set. Looks like some great family memories. But how could you have missed Rock City?

06-23-2014, 04:58 PM	#5
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,252	Nice series! We've passed thru the Smokies a few times on business, but never had the chance to look around much. Beautiful shots and looks like you had a nice time

06-23-2014, 06:13 PM - 1 Like	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650 Original Poster	Originally posted by klh Great set. Looks like some great family memories. But how could you have missed Rock City? Oh, we went to Rock City. I just thought there were too many photos as it was. ---------- Post added 06-23-14 at 09:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Nice series! We've passed thru the Smokies a few times on business, but never had the chance to look around much. Beautiful shots and looks like you had a nice time Thank, Paul. It is a fun place to stop, although Gatlinburg is to touristy for me.

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klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Originally posted by Rondec Oh, we went to Rock City. I just thought there were too many photos as it was. That's a relief. I was afraid you missed the signs. Seriously though, the old signs, painted barns, and birdhouses are disappearing quickly.

06-24-2014, 06:31 PM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650 Original Poster	Originally posted by klh That's a relief. I was afraid you missed the signs. Seriously though, the old signs, painted barns, and birdhouses are disappearing quickly. I've always wondered why Rock City and Maramec Caverns in Missouri have so much advertising for them in states a long ways away from where they are. There is a barn out in the country on State Route 150 that advertises for Rock City not far from here.

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bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,592	One of my favourite parts of the world and you've captured it beautifully. One day I will head back there. The scenery is pure magic and while there are considerable tacky tourist spots - esp. PF it is well worth spending some time there.

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CesarPaulo Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Curitba, PR Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 149	Nice trip; beautiful place and photos.

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CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	Excellent, good to see the light is kind wherever you go. I lived in the Bryson City area for a while...those train tracks were about 50 yards from my house as the grade follows the Tuckaseegee. (The falls on Toms Branch were a familiar landmark as well.)

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650 Original Poster	Originally posted by CreationBear Excellent, good to see the light is kind wherever you go. I lived in the Bryson City area for a while...those train tracks were about 50 yards from my house as the grade follows the Tuckaseegee. (The falls on Toms Branch were a familiar landmark as well.) Thanks. We enjoyed Bryson City more than Chattanooga -- I just love the beauty and the quiet of the mountains and I guess that part of North Carolina isn't that accessible so it hasn't gotten as touristy as some other places. One more shot from the Bryson City area...

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Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478	Wow. Every one of those is a gem. And the sunset to finish it all off. Bonus!

07-03-2014, 02:53 AM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650 Original Poster	Originally posted by Susinok Wow. Every one of those is a gem. And the sunset to finish it all off. Bonus! Thank you, Susan.