This is what I LOVE about the Smokey Mountains –

Mountain range that just seems to stretch out across the land. 

Creeks that rush, tumble and roar through the woods

 Wild animals oblivious to my presence

 And then there are the things about the Smoky Mountains that make me cringe — the tourist-y tacky stuff.  And I focus on the tacky, because Gatlinburg (my fav Smoky Mountain city) is a TOURIST town — always has been.

Equal opportunity marketing.   Pictures, weddings, pony & camel rides — in no particular order.

because nothing says I love the Great Smoky Mountains  like a medieval castle 

or a multi-colored dragon with a freaky looking tongue

But let me leave you with one of my favorite pictures from this trip — the Smoky Mountains!