Everyone said, "You have to see the Smokies!" So we did.
We explored both the North Carolina and Tennessee sides.
And we found another Yogi Bear Jellystone campground to stay at!
After parking the camper, we made the trek over the pass.
We saw their museum and walked the nature trail.
There was a downed tree over the trail, but that just added to the adventure.
We found fascinating bugs and awesome views!
And we found the Appalachian Trail! I really wanted to hike on just a portion if we could sometime on this trip. Yay!
We could have continued 1972 miles to Maine, but we didn't come prepared. Maybe next time.
We let the kids hang out in different states. (:
Then we hiked to the highest point in the park, Clingmans Dome.
Amazing views!
And fun talking with people hiking the trail. The couple I chatted with were from the Bay Area. He did the PCT a few years back and they are 19 days and 200 miles into the AT. They are planning to hike all the way through and should finish in late September! I've thought it would be fun, but the older I get, I'm thinking it's not a good idea. BUT they said there are so many hikers who are out doing the whole trail who have just retired! So maybe...?
Alongside the trail we saw this mama bear with 2 cubs!
Then we headed back to Yogi's place and everyone enjoyed this cool tetherball game.
Our camp is right on this river - so beautiful and wonderful to hear the rushing water all day and night.
After dinner even dad got in on the game!
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