The real reason most people travel through the hell that is Pigeon Forge to get to Gatlinburg is to hike or ride through the majestic beauty of the Great Smokey Mountains. There are dozens of steep winding trails like this one.
They lead throughout the park and empty into gorgeous views such as this:
Some snake along the swift rivers mounded with water smoothed rocks. Everywhere you look there is serene peacefulness. It makes you understand exactly how small you are in the universe while embracing the fact that you are part of something much larger on the planet.
For some people that is enough. But not for me...
I come for the puppies!
*This is the adorable Zoey. Thanks, Love! My nose has never been so fresh and clean!*
