Monday, May 30, 2011

Great Smoky Mountains Post 4

This journey takes us to Oconaluftee, southern area of the park, onto the Cherokee Indian Reservation then back into the park at Bryson City, NC.  As you will see it was another overcast day but scenery was still great.


Vista view along US 441 heading SE in the park

Another view along route
Mingus Grist Mill.  3 story mill which is still in operation today. 

Water is routed to the mill to drive the equipment.



Beginning of the water path



View up-stream from Grist Mill 
This starts the walk through the Deep Creek Area.


Juney Whank Falls
 
Juney Whank Falls
Pick them up and put them down!
  
Indian Creek Falls

Cascading Stream

Tom Branch Falls


Tom Branch Falls


Spring from the mountain side feeding the stream




One of the many varieties of Mountain Laurel


Colored Bears located throughout the town of Cherokee (Indian Reservation)

On the drive home we witnessed this beautiful rainbow. 
  




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