tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post7903102651007132955..comments2024-03-28T11:37:06.026-05:00Comments on Amy's Creative Pursuits: Our Smokey Mountains Vacation -Day Two: Rainbow FallsAmy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-12365486956892688472021-05-25T07:23:28.538-05:002021-05-25T07:23:28.538-05:00The Smokies do have a very unique beauty to them. ...The Smokies do have a very unique beauty to them. I did see fire damage, but it didn't seem to ruin the beauty of the area. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-16877867501659150402021-05-24T08:31:49.871-05:002021-05-24T08:31:49.871-05:00I love the Smokies! These photos are all so wonder...I love the Smokies! These photos are all so wonderful, Amy. I did drive by that part where the huge fire happened in 2016. Actually, that was my last trip in February 2020 before the world locked down! I do want to get back to that part of the world and explore some of the trails. Thanks for sharing and linking with me.<br /><br />Shelbee<br />www.shelbeeontheedge.com Shelbee on the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176384234651262845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-27208226606114801152021-05-20T06:43:09.452-05:002021-05-20T06:43:09.452-05:00I hope you get there someday! Thank you!I hope you get there someday! Thank you!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-60195145842438269892021-05-20T06:42:55.615-05:002021-05-20T06:42:55.615-05:00Yes it was. Oh, I know, I have no sense of balanc...Yes it was. Oh, I know, I have no sense of balance. I'm amazed at my husband's sense of balance. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-84780983945513954112021-05-18T11:32:27.590-05:002021-05-18T11:32:27.590-05:00Some day I want to visit the Smokies! Beautiful!Some day I want to visit the Smokies! Beautiful!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-52464493503161427602021-05-18T10:21:07.974-05:002021-05-18T10:21:07.974-05:00What a beautiful location and great vacation! I lo...What a beautiful location and great vacation! I love walking across fallen trees ... but I'm always nervous about doing it. Not as much because of heights as it is that I struggle with keeping my balance over those heights ;) <br /><br />Coming to you from the #Spreadthekindness link up <3ReneeOpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998922825662068007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-72779067247495245872021-05-17T06:42:36.824-05:002021-05-17T06:42:36.824-05:00Thank you. Yes, he was! There were so many turke...Thank you. Yes, he was! There were so many turkeys in the park. They were as common as robins. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-806094052797842232021-05-17T06:41:59.836-05:002021-05-17T06:41:59.836-05:00Really? Oh, you must go. It's not that bad o...Really? Oh, you must go. It's not that bad of a drive from the Chicago area. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-25781866759913608402021-05-15T20:26:06.614-05:002021-05-15T20:26:06.614-05:00What a fabulous trip! I'm so glad you shared t...What a fabulous trip! I'm so glad you shared these magnificent views and videos with us! That turkey was one strange bird!<br /><br />Thanks for being part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-85011016792822534432021-05-15T09:42:51.124-05:002021-05-15T09:42:51.124-05:00I've never been to the Smokey Mountains. It lo...I've never been to the Smokey Mountains. It looks like a beautiful place to hike! All of the waterfalls and streams are so pretty!<br /><br />Jill - <a href="http://dousedinpink.com" rel="nofollow">Doused in Pink</a>Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096590952968579302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-6056186335437098172021-05-14T07:45:35.639-05:002021-05-14T07:45:35.639-05:00That is so funny!That is so funny!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-68588597431928358102021-05-14T07:45:14.787-05:002021-05-14T07:45:14.787-05:00yes, all the water was a pleasant surprise, and it...yes, all the water was a pleasant surprise, and it is nicer to hike in cooler weather in the morning.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-72838979365966779902021-05-13T17:34:34.289-05:002021-05-13T17:34:34.289-05:00Great hike. I saw a turkey outside of Starbucks la...Great hike. I saw a turkey outside of Starbucks last week. Ha!Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-21028620213953372052021-05-13T11:55:45.650-05:002021-05-13T11:55:45.650-05:00I didn't know there was so much water and stre...I didn't know there was so much water and streams in the rockies either! Wow, that is a lot of cars parked and I am like you... I like to get started early, plus usually it makes for better weather! Beautiful photos!<br /><br />Carrie<br />curlycraftymom.comCarrie @ Curly Crafty Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825091461855049518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-40069310267163583372021-05-13T07:34:34.867-05:002021-05-13T07:34:34.867-05:00You're a lot closer to them than I am, so it w...You're a lot closer to them than I am, so it would nice family vacation for you all.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-34839339986556420702021-05-13T07:33:57.974-05:002021-05-13T07:33:57.974-05:00Yes, it was hard, but worth it!Yes, it was hard, but worth it!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-43040128304947327902021-05-13T07:33:44.455-05:002021-05-13T07:33:44.455-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-9123875426116159582021-05-13T07:33:33.521-05:002021-05-13T07:33:33.521-05:00It sure is! Thanks for stopping by.It sure is! Thanks for stopping by.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-68234225268792405542021-05-13T07:33:20.269-05:002021-05-13T07:33:20.269-05:00There are bridges everywhere in the Smokey Mountai...There are bridges everywhere in the Smokey Mountains...and other ways of crossing streams like rock placement in the water, stone bridges, etc.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-58859983162936742422021-05-13T07:32:30.657-05:002021-05-13T07:32:30.657-05:00Yes, it was a vacation of rising before dawn to hi...Yes, it was a vacation of rising before dawn to hit all the sites before the other tourists showed up! We were usually relaxing by the pool every afternoon. Quite different than our usual vacays. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-89743980271382250712021-05-12T22:16:41.568-05:002021-05-12T22:16:41.568-05:00These are such gorgeous photos! I would love to vi...These are such gorgeous photos! I would love to visit the Smokey Mountains some day! Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-54480957279717401412021-05-12T12:17:47.246-05:002021-05-12T12:17:47.246-05:00What a beautiful hike! Good to know it gets crowde...What a beautiful hike! Good to know it gets crowded by mid-day. Joanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/01212516924342195282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-79125412780460475872021-05-12T10:06:24.326-05:002021-05-12T10:06:24.326-05:00Wow, so very beautiful and great videos. Very nice...Wow, so very beautiful and great videos. Very nice.csuhpat1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12324673812333885120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-68537395183493687142021-05-12T09:57:51.537-05:002021-05-12T09:57:51.537-05:00So pretty So pretty R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-70237989005128063822021-05-12T08:56:22.345-05:002021-05-12T08:56:22.345-05:00I am going to have to put this hike on our list fo...I am going to have to put this hike on our list for our next trip to the Smoky Mountains. We went on a hike there with a similar bridge. The boys loved it.<br />www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.comthe 4 M'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396623792620503370noreply@blogger.com