Fall in NC
| November 2, 2009 | Posted by nancy under NATURE, OUTSIDE, PHOTO |
We traveled to the North Carolina Mountains last week to catch a glimpse of the fall color and cooler temperatures.
It was just breathtaking!
The kids even noticed the leaves while they were watching a movie in the car. Which I thought was amazing, since they look like they are comatose when they are tuned in.
It’s really that amazing!!
We stayed in Bryson City, NC home of Deep Creek and the Smoky Mountain Railroad. Our little rustic cabin was just the right size for us and two little space heaters kept us fairly warm during the cold nights.
We hiked in the National Park on our first full day and saw three different waterfalls on three short hikes. The boys enjoyed skipping rocks in the creek and trying to climb various trees and slopes. Erin liked the waterfalls and did some hiking of her own even though I was worried her little pink shoes with white trim would get muddy. She was supposed to ride in the backpack, but she got a little heavy after a while.
On our second full day, we drove over to Fontana Dam and enjoyed some scenic views of the mountains. Then, we took a final hike on the Appalachian Trail and played in the leaves. It was just nice to see “Fall” and experience what most people see every October. The kids were glad to go, but were thankful we were going home to warm Florida. Native Floridians don’t do well in colder temperatures.
:: Deep Creek
:: Check out that color
:: One of the three waterfalls
:: Cute little hiker with Ella her elephant blankie
:: our little cabin
:: view from Fontana Dam
:: a break from the trail
:: love these colors
:: making a leaf angel
nancy,
thank you for sharing “fall” with us. I for one, who truly misses the fall weather and changing seasons, really appreciate your beautiful pictures.
love, momH
wow sister…great pictures….looked like so much fun
It all looks so beautiful. This girl (from the Texas Plains) really enjoys beautiful fall trees. Since I was young, I’ve always wanted to visit North Carolina. Now we live close and I know I’ll get to take advantage of it one day.
What a great cabin. It looks like y’all just had a simple, relaxing time.
nancy, these are incredible pics. looks like it was a great time. : )
I wish I was there! I just love the fall colors. We are a bit short on the trees here in west texas—I love the pics.
Nothing better than a pile of leaves for the little to jump into.
this native floridian enjoys the cooler temps!