Reflections Of The Smokies
 
    There's only a few more days of Winter left.  There were a few warm days and a little rain that seemed like it would just wash winter away last week.  But the last few days have painted the mountains with a beautiful coat of snow.  This sign not only marks the trails it marks a snowy winter.  Most of the day has been cloudy and gray but it was still beautiful.  I got out for a hike in the deep unbroken snow and quiet serenity of the mountains.  A few weeks from now that same stretch of trail will be brand new to me.  It has been amazing to see the snow melt a bit and the woods almost explode with new growth.  Then the snow returned and said, "I'm just not ready to go yet.  Just  a few more days."
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Trail sign In Deep Snow, Mt. LeConte, 3/15/10
 


Comments

connie houk

03/16/2010 9:15:18 am

Good Morning Doug! Beautiful picture!

 

Doug Y.

03/16/2010 9:34:54 am

Hi Doug: I've simply got to get up onto Mt. LeConte sometime next winter for some snow hiking; yes, the serenity is a wonderful thing, perhaps a major part of the reason I love the lodge so much; Not far off until April 4th; only thing I worry about is Rt 441 being closed ! Wouldn't know how I'd get to the Alum Cave parking lot; Surely the weather that day will be favorable. I guess you folks are really busy this week; sure wish I could come over and help, but duties keep me here in this engineering office. Have a good week. D.Y.

 

Benny Walden

03/16/2010 11:46:52 am

Good Morning. Thanks for the new web site. It seems like when we view yours that we are close to being there. Again ,thanks for all the beauty you have shared with us this winter.

 

Kadeep38

03/16/2010 10:01:39 pm

Hey Doug,
As I sit here awaiting my Rhodedendron blossoms to burst forth (I know it is way early) with color, I can tell that you must have this wish too as those flowers are so pretty in your part of the country too. Thanks for your blog. It splashes my day with joy.

Kathy - Bend Oregon

 

Renee Ryan

03/16/2010 10:22:42 pm

Hello,Doug! I love your new blog.I have been visiting the new Leconte Lodge blog as well as yours.I like them both so much.I look forward to seeing the new photos every night and dreaming about what it would be like to actually be up on top of that mountain,hidden away in a cozy cabin just watching the world go by.Thanks again for doing a great job with your blog.

 

Julia Turner

03/16/2010 10:28:26 pm

I have enjoyed the Winter Wonderland in the Smokies these last few months. The green leaves and wildflowers will return soon enough. I'm enjoying your new site. Anxiously awaiting the clearing of I-40W so I can travel to Gatlinburg!

 



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