Tennessee

  Tennessee   Smoky Mountain National Park    April 21, 2021

                        We spent the night on the swift flowing Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers. 

After taking a little hike along the river, we settled in for the night with a little chow and a nice snooze in the fresh Tennessee air.

The Visitor Center had a nice exhibit about Appalachian Culture and lots of black  bear photos.

Larry enjoyed the antique truck that was on display.

We had intentions of riding the Vespa through the park but it rained and...

snowed.

We enjoyed following the river through the park and...

spotting several elk.

The log cabins were so quaint and interesting to spot along the way.

Spring was starting to bust loose, trees in bloom!

We enjoyed our time in the Smoky Mountains.

Our trip ended with a stop in Martinsville, Va. to visit our dentist to get our semi annual checkup. We returned back to Warrenton, VA in time to celebrate Kristy's birthday on April 30. 

Looking back, it is hard to believe that we crossed the USA  during the 2020  Pandemic. Larry and I were cautious about wearing a mask, socially distancing when in public, and using a lot of disinfectant spray along the way. We were fortunate to continue our spring travels as we have each year since our retirement!

Happy trails!!!