GSM Day Three

Day Three:

Laurel Falls
We heard from a Park Ranger that Laurel Falls is a huge bear sighting location and that it was a great place for a hike, so we decided to go for it. We had heard just the day before that a bear had actually climbed into a baby stroller. Mommy carried Scarlett and Daddy carried me part of the way, it was about a 1.3 mile hike up to the Falls.

Stopping for a break

We finally made it to the Falls, but no bears.

Mommy let Scarlett and I dip our toes in the freezing cold water, but it felt good.

We all made the hike, it was nice to be all together at the Falls.

We didn't see any bears on the hike, but we did see a deer and a duck (named Chuck) in a stroller.

Day Three:

Clingmans Dome

After stopping back at Sugarlands for a bathroom break, a flat tire change on Grammi's Aztec (oops!), and a picnic lunch, we headed to Clingmans Dome. It was an extremely steep but short hike. Mommy carried Scarlett and I walked/rode in the stroller. It was a higher elevation so it was cooler there. I busted out my sweet bear sweatshirt to entice some bears out (it didn't work by the way).

The start of the hike-we all still have some energy

At the top-I took a break in Daddy's arms while we were on the Lookout Tower

A family shot looking out over the Northside of the Smoky Mountains

View back down off the lookout

Taking a break after the hike up and at the lookout.

Me at the bottom of the lookout

Busting some moves, I got my energy back

Daddy and I at an entrance to the Appalachian Trail

Mommy and Scarlett checking out the trail too

Uncle Adam and I give it a thumbs up

Heading back down, a much easier way to go

Mommy and Scarlett enjoying the view

Us

Day Three:

Old Mill Area/Fire House Golf

After all our hiking, we went back to the cabin and rested. We decided to go check out the Old Mill Area in Pigeon Forge that dates back to the 1800's. It has a working mill, restaurant, stores, and the Little Pigeon River. We had a very huge dinner at the Old Mill Restaurant and then walked around the area a bit.

Checking out some stuff

Then we went mini-golfing at Fire House Golf-my pick!