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| The Great Smoky Mountains
Over 4000 varieties of plants and over 125 varieties of trees are found in the Smoky Mountains, including Hemlock, Yellow buckeye, Umbrella magnolia, Oak, Birch, Sugar maple, Mountain ash, Fraser fir, and Short needle pine. Wild blackberries and Blueberries are abundant during the season. We collected the map and other attractions from the Sugarland's visitors center. We were more enticed by the fragrance of flowers, the chirping of birds and the cool streams, which joined the waterfalls. And we enjoyed even more when we went hiking. The trip did not end with just admiring flowers and leaves. There were other attractions too.
The waterfalls enhance the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Though there are around eight waterfalls, we had time to visit only the Indian Creek. It was sliding down for about 35 feet. One cannot leave the Smoky Mountains without visiting the Cades Cove. Cades Cove Road is an eleven-mile loop road that accesses the cove. Well, our holiday came to an end and we came back with the hope of visiting the missed places during the next fall and share more with you all. Text & Photo by published on 17th May 2002
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Nashville - the city where we live right now. It had been nearly six months since my adorable husband and myself visited the Smoky Mountains. The color of the leaves in the Smokies would’ve changed. But, the fascinating color of the Great Smokies still remains evergreen in my mind. Yes, we experienced paradise on earth. The pride of the Smoky Mountains lies in its color, during the fall season.
We went to the Clingmans Dome. Clingmans Dome is said to be the highest point, not only in the Great Smoky Mountains, but also in Tennessee. The scenic view from the Dome was spectacular. Half lying in North Carolina and half in Tennessee, the Newfound Gap was the lowest drivable pass through. As we were almost weary from hiking, we planned to
visit the waterfalls. 
