Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage 2017

Last week we went to the Smokies for the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage.  I recorded some audio each day since I didn't have any cell service or internet so I hope you enjoy my recap of each day.

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Sunday 4/9/17 - arrived at Elkmont Campground at 11am and got  Site A 13.



Monday 4/10/17 - Hiked with Dan, Sherrie, and Kim on the Grapeyard Ridge Trail (in the Greenbriar area)



Tuesday 4/11/17 - drove back home so I could teach my Furman class.


Wednesday 4/12/17 - drove back to our campsite. Hiked on the Ashhopper Branch Trail (across from the visitor center), the Nature trail, and Cataract Falls.


Thursday 4/13/17 - Hiked with Dan, Sherrie, and Kim on the Old Settler's Trail and saw lots of wildflowers.


Friday 4/14/17 - Hiked with Sherrie and Kim on the Chestnut Top Trail. Did a shuttle and left one car at the Townsend Wye and one car at Schoolhouse Gap.


Saturday 4/15/17 - returned home.

1 comment:

Sherrie said...

Don looks like a park ranger...LOL! Great recap of our fun week!