The National Parks finally reopened Thursday, October 17th (after 16 days of government shutdown). We immediately called and got a campsite for 9 nights at Twin Creek RV Resort in Gatlinburg,TN, just outside the Great Smokey Mountain NP. We drove up Friday, October 18th and the weather couldn’t be nicer. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid to low 40s. It’s fall up here! We traveled up US Hwy 441 through the park, aka Newfound Gap Road. At elevations of 3,500 and above, the fall colors in the park were near peak.
US Hwy 441 through the Smokies – around 3,000 foot elevation
US Hwy 441 in the Smokies – around 3,500 feet elevation
US Hwy 441 through the Smokies – around 3,500 foot elevation
US Hwy 441 in the Smokies – around 4,200 feet elevation
US Hwy 441 in the Smokies – around 4,200 feet elevation
10-18-13 Newfound Gap Road – around 3,800 ft elevation
10-18-13 Newfound Gap Road – around 3,500 feet elevation
We will have to return to the park after the weekend to view the vistas when there aren’t quite as many people on the roads. It is hard to pull over when you are pulling a fifth wheel along twisty, narrow roads!
I know you are enjoying the crisp air of Fall and the bautiful colors. Happy Anniversary!
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Thanks Sherry… and I am enjoying being in the mountains in the fall. One of my favorite times of year camping!
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Beautiful fall colors. We’re already in AZ and thus missed the changing of the leaves. Nice photos.
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Sorry you missed the fall foliage but do enjoy Arizona, Ingrid!
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Happy Anniversary – so glad the parks are open again so you could go. The pics are wonderful, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much Lynne. It looks like it will be a beautiful day up in the Smokies today!
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How beautiful. Looks like you’ve timed it just right.
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I can’t believe how beautiful those colors are! Gorgeous!
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It is nice to see some of the leaves are changing colors. The pictures were beautiful. Have a wonderful 40th anniversary trip. We will miss you at Card Club. Ann & Frank
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Thanks you guys… Hope to see you in Nov. at the Rhodes’
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Gorgeous! I wished we are in the mountains now . I think we did reversed our route. Thank you for your beautiful photos,and look forward for more. I know the Great Smokies has one of the best fall foliage.
Happy Anniversary.
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Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes. I have been behind on posting, enjoying the good weather outside while it lasts and need to catch up!
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