Sunday, June 5, 2016
Great Smokey Mountains near Newfound Gap
Took these pictures while diving over the mountains between Ckerokee NC and Gatlinburg TN. Photos near to Newfound Gap.
The Creek on Chimney Tops Trail
The water in the streams that flow along the Chimney Top Trail is crystal clear.
Elks in Cherokee, North Carolina
Coming back from Pigeon Forge Tennessee we we came upon these magnificent beasts just outside Cherokee, North Carolina. These were just on the left past the Visitors Center as you come off the mountain on the road that takes you to Gatlinburg, TN. Big animals, one onlooker commented, " lots of meat."
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Mud or Snapping Turtle trying to Get Outta the Road
While driving through the North Ga mountains of Fannin County today, me and my daughter came across this cute little rascal. If you come across one of these i would recommend not picking it up or trying to pet it. Around these parts we call these critterd snapping turles or mud turtles, i have heard folks around here say that they will bite you. I suppose that is where the name snapping turtle originated. This was on the road that runs along Noontootla creek, it is a beautiful drive, the towering Hemlocks and the rushing creek with mini-waterfalls and rapids are gorgeous. Just be careful to watch out for the snapping turtles.
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