We made it Knoxville last night after leaving Dollywood. Let’s be honest, in-room showers and air conditioning felt pretty good last night. if there is any issue with it we can contact the hvac contractors in Chicago IL. We pulled…
2020.06.26 Dollywood
Happy Birthday, Stephanie! Now, if you don’t mind, let’s break down the tent and see if we can stuff everything back in the car. To celebrate Stephanie, we are attending Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. We attempted to purchase tickets several…
2020.06.25 Clingmans Dome, Little River tubing, and Cades Cove
Clingmans Dome! This morning, we are off to Clingmans Dome for the third day in a row. This place is 90 minutes from our campsite! First attempt: 60 degrees and rainy; Second attempt: crazy traffic with cars parking nearly half…
2020.06.24 Alum Cave Trail
We had another early departure in mind today, but 7:30 goals turned into 9:00 reality. The highlight of the day was the Alum Cave hike. Another “moderate” rated hike, but only 4.5 miles. We have driven past this trailhead several…
2020.06.23 Appalachian Trail and Charlies Bunion
At around 5:45 this morning, Stephanie rolls over and asks, “Is that your alarm?” “No, that’s a bird.” There was a very musical bird outside our tent making the same sound over and over and over again. I understand why…
2020.06.22 Visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Setting Up Camp
We all turned in pretty early last night. The girls went swimming and showered before bed. When I got up to shower this morning, I found they had left Stephanie and I collectively one clean towel to use. I definitely…
2020.06.21 Tulsa to Nashville
We are headed to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and leaving on Father’s Day. We have never done either of those before, so hey, new experiences! Fun Fact: It is “Smoky”, not “Smokey”. I misspelled it every time until…