Smoky Mountains

While Steph was off at a conference in DC, I took a trip to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. I met up with my friend Ben from Nashville for a three day hike. Ben and I were roommates in college but have not had a chance to hang out for a really long time. It was an awesome hike, 21 mile round trip loop that climbed from about 2000 to almost 6000 ft in elevation. There really were'nt any great viewpoints along the way because the trees were so overgrown. The best part of the scenery was the different creeks we crossed. I got some great pictures. The worst part of the trip for me was the blisters. I had not used my hiking boots in a long time and my feet were not happy about that. I got a blister within the first hour of hiking and now two weeks later my left foot is still healing. We had a great time though and it was really good to spend some time with Ben.

Campsite on our first night

Creek at second campsite

Same creek after a thunderstorm

Cooking some dinner at our second campsite

Cool night shot of a creek - reflected the flame of the campfire