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The Great Smoky Mountain National Park

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We went to the Smoky Mountains after Christmas!

I thought I would share some of my favorite pics!

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waterfallLaural Falls

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Chimney Tops Trail

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snowonleafSnow!

stepsThere were a lot of steps on the Chimney Tops Trail!

barnReally cool homestead at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

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Beautiful hike on the Appalachian Trail from Newfoundland Gap.

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We went up to Daniel’s Bunion.

It was 9+ miles total, out and back.

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Gorgeous Views!

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ontopThis hike was definitely my favorite!

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mountainpass

This part made me nervous but it was beautiful.

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millMingus Mill.

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Beautiful sunset on the Carolina side.

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holdOur last hike was on the Alum Cave Trail.

We just went up to the arch but it was still really neat to see.

I can’t imagine what this place is like during the summer since it was pretty crowded during the week in the winter!

So beautiful though!

Have you ever been?

What was your favorite spot?