Our first stop was Tallulah Gorge. Awesome views and a good workout. MaryB
Next stop was Bridal Veil Falls
Fontana Dam
A Buckeye and a Caboose at Fontana Dam
One of our excursions during our trip was to visit Fontana Dam; it is the tallest dam in the Eastern United States and an impressive sight. The weather was beautiful and we had an enjoyable time checking out the scenic views.
While we were there we met two hikers of the Appalachian Trail, known by their ‘Trail Names’ of Buckeye Cornelius and Caboose. We had an enjoyable visit with them. We learned that people actually ‘rough’ it and walk this trail either a portion of it or the whole thing from North GA up to Maine. Hikers stop at trail shelters/campsites and that they sign in on hikers’ logs along the way. These hikers carry on their backs the provisions for their journey and replenish items when they come into trail towns. It’s rather amazing what these people do. I guess there is a whole culture of people who do this. I think it’s pretty cool. Buckeye bestowed the name of Pink Flamingo to one of the ladies of our group. I think she was thrilled to have earned her ‘Trail Name’. If you see a Corvette with pink flamingos, give a wave. Follow Buckeye Cornelius and Caboose’s incredible journey here. => http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=408411
Cruise to Deals Gap
The Lost Sea Adventure
Cherohala Skyway
The Ride Home
We also met some really cool couples in Hondas, and of course tons of motorcycle riders.
Looks great. I cant wait to see the other ones.
Thanks Tony, I need to resize them before uploading, they are way too big.
Looks like the start of a fun trip. Looking forward to more.
Keith, we had a ball !! Wish you and Leslie could have joined us.
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The photo’s of Craigshead Cavern/Lost Sea Adventure came out better than I thought they would. The new Sony NEX camera did an awesome job in the cavern considering there was no flash used.
Yea, allot better than mine came out as dark as it was in there. I had to delete mine they were so bad! Great pics Guys! Can’t wait to see the videos…
Ed
The videos turned out great! Good job! I say we nickname Mary B “GoPro” …..:-)
Ed
Thanks Ed
Sure was a great time
GoPro… I’m guessing we’ll need a camera mount or a GoPro next time we hit the Tail
Holding the camera over her head for 30 minutes had to get old