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We would climb Balsam and then enter the parkway above Waynesville. That was our courting place. Yes, we courted up there before the tourists came. Courting was the way it was done in our time. We had to know if we could do a lifetime together. We did 60 years. The courting worked. Good grief, how I have missed her. tI was like part of me was torn away when she passed, and I had to lay her to her rest up high in the Smokies. I missed her. I missed her terribly. She was my life.
The best video on this hike. Very good job making the video. We have hiked here for years and this tells you what you need to know. Dornans is back down the road towards town, after you cross the snake river turn left to a short road to Dornans and shops.
I had to watch this video twice since we're heading there this fall. I'm wondering what time you go to each of the trails, what month you did these trails, and how far you hiked each day? This was a very informative video and gives us lots of options for our trip.
We are heading to NC after Great Smoky Mountains so we're assuming this would be a way to go through the southern entrance. This falls area was pretty amazing with three different falls. We may have to check it out!
You say to get to all these trails early in the morning, but what time did you get to all these trails since you did so many hikes? Did you wear hiking boots or shoes?
Ah, time marches on. We were there, girlfriend, then wife. Water Rock Knob was not paved, no rest area, no ranger station. There was a meadow off to the left and behind the peak. There was also a ledge to the right of the ridge, which my girl wanted to try, but I told her that the ledge was too narrow, and I could not defend her from a bear or cat. Things were seriously different in the middle of the last century. Good grief, I miss her. What a world that was. Truly wild and free. We were courting one night up high, looking at millions of stars. There was only one other car, a ranger. He blinked his lights at us and moved on. The night went back to pure dark. We loved our courting time.
Yes, a tough hike yet a lot of bang for the buck, as far as views go. August brings the best hiking conditions, generally you don't have to do the snow then. Hiked it several times. The last go was memorable. A ranger led the hike, and toursits were making good time with the ranger. A bunch of us employees were left in their dust!!! Although then we had it to ourselves at the top and then coming back down.
My wife and I went to Anna Ruby Falls in Helen Georgia back in late Nov 2003 and it was a truly memorable experience. I know it was a long time ago but it still looks the same from this video. It's a very tranquil and soothing place to go to unwind especially in late fall when all the leaves have fallen. The air is a bit nippy and crisp at this time but very refreshing. It's good all year round. I think it's where Appalachian Mountain begins here. Unfortunately, we are no longer together but I wish her all the happiness in this world. God bless you everyone and peace. Let's all love one another and stop hating each other. We only have very limited time in this world. Peace!!
Probably my favorite state park in Georgia. The nice pond/lake about halfway down is a very nice place to visit especially if hiking in the steeper trails isn't something you can do.
When my wife, born a ridge or so over in NC, was a girl on a picnic in the Smokys, she came face to face with a bear. It was customary then (late 40s) to feed the bears from a car window. My wife to be lost her lunch to a bear who just came up and took the family lunch.
I was here as a kid with my grandparents in 1992 they brought me to Georgia to meat family I'd never met. Being from New Jersey I'd never experienced anything as beautiful as the great state of Georgia the mountain views and the view of the stars from a dark high mountain were breath taking. I plan on taking my family to Georgia within the next 2 years.
Wow, I don't know how old you were at the time, but you sure do have good memories. I was here back in Nov 2003 and it was just so peaceful and soothing. I love Georgia with its natural beauty. It's pure and wholesome.
