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June 2007

Ron, Abby, and Jackson Metcalfe took a three day, two night trip to LeConte Lodge June 1 through June 3, 2007. Visibility was reduced because of smoke from forest fires in Georgia and Florida and due to a forest fire near Cades Cove.
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Mt. LeConte viewed from Gatlinburg Bypass
Mt. LeConte viewed from Gatlinburg Bypass		 Bullhead Mountain on the left, Balsam Point to the right
Bullhead Mountain on the left, Balsam Point to the right		 Chimney Tops
Chimney Tops		 Bridge over Walker Camp Prong
Bridge over Walker Camp Prong
Alum Cave Creek
Alum Cave Creek		 Lightning Strike Tree, 1/2 mile into hike
Lightning Strike Tree, 1/2 mile into hike		 Common Wood-sorrel (Oxalis montana)
Common Wood-sorrel (Oxalis montana)		 Buckeye tree
Buckeye tree
Looking up Styx Branch toward Arch Rock
Looking up Styx Branch toward Arch Rock		 Arch Rock
Arch Rock		 4th Footbridge
4th Footbridge		 U-turn, about halfway between Arch Rock and Inspiration Point
U-turn, about halfway between Arch Rock and Inspiration Point
Hump in the trail before Inspiration Point
Hump in the trail before Inspiration Point		 Alum Cave Bluff trail
Alum Cave Bluff trail		 Gnarly tree roots, 1 3/4 mile into trail
Gnarly tree roots, 1 3/4 mile into trail		 Rhododendron blooming near Inspiration Point
Rhododendron blooming near Inspiration Point
Nearing Inspiration Point, 8:54 AM
Nearing Inspiration Point, 8:54 AM		 Left Eye of the Needle on Little Duckhawk Ridge
Left Eye of the Needle on Little Duckhawk Ridge		 Right Eye of the Needle on Litle Duckhawk Ridge
Right Eye of the Needle on Litle Duckhawk Ridge		 Alum Cave Bluff viewed from Inspiration Point
Alum Cave Bluff viewed from Inspiration Point
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle		 Little Duckhawk Ridge
Little Duckhawk Ridge		 Little Duckhawk Ridge
Little Duckhawk Ridge		 Alum Cave Bluff 9:11 AM
Alum Cave Bluff 9:11 AM
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Gary from Louisville 13-Nov-2007 01:30
Beautiful pictures and family! They really have me missing the hike. We went five years in a row; now after a two year hiatus we have reservations for next June. I can't wait! Thanks for letting us "eavesdrop" on your trip.
jackie 05-Jul-2007 19:08
sorry i meant to say great pictures.
jackie 05-Jul-2007 19:08
get pictures. we love the smokies and have been there many times, but this sept. we are going to stay at le conte lodge for the first time. and we are so excited. i have tried to get a reservation for the last 6yrs and finally go it. i loved your pics and inspiration for families to get out there and do things together and get away from the pcs, cell phones and tvs.
Donna Vance 14-Jun-2007 21:42
Beautiful pictures!!! My husband and a friend of ours hiked to LeConte Memorial
Day weekend for the very first time. They had a great time!! Seeing your pictures inspires me to make the next hike with them...dvance,
Guest 14-Jun-2007 21:39
Beautiful pictures!!! My husband and a friend of ours hiked to LeConte Memorial
Day weekend for the very first time. They had a great time!! Seeing your pictures inspires me to make the next hike with them...dvance,
Patty Stevens 12-Jun-2007 01:41
Great pictures Ron. When I click on Ed's site and find a new story I get so excited. I am a sister to Mary Anne that posted a comment. We just got back from the Smokies and as she said we hiked every day. Our two day trip to LeConte is in August. There will be 7 of us and will be our 4th hike up. This will be the first for my son and his wife. It just refreshes the soul to get out in the park. I was excited to see the t shirt for this year. I usually email Ed and have him email me a picture of it. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
Mary Anne Sheffield 10-Jun-2007 20:59
Great Pictures! Just got back yesterday from GSM park and hiked alot. Doing our yearly trip to Le Conte in August this year and can't wait. The place gets in your blood and I am there every day of the year in my mind and heart.
Stormie 10-Jun-2007 11:59
Wow, what a great memory builder for your family! They brought tears to my eyes as I remembered being in the Smokies with my parents as a kid. My husband and I, now living in Florida, plan to retire to the Smokies next year, and LeConte is on our "to-do" list. Your photos hyped up our anticipation even more - even with the .
frank umbdenstock 09-Jun-2007 01:54
ron and family. fantastic pix. thanx so much for sharing them with us. hope ya'll had a great time. looks like ya did. ron, my g'son says your daughter looks like a neighbor of his named april, and isn't abby a good name, thats our g'daughters name. thanx again for the wonderful pix of you and your family and your trip. they were great.
Guest 07-Jun-2007 17:50
These pictures are great!!! As a celebration of my 50th birthday, I will be hiking to LeConte lodge with my 2 boys on July 10 for the very first (and probably only time). I am so excited (and scared). I look forward to all of the special sights to see on the way up. Thanks for sharing these!
lindabrooks 07-Jun-2007 13:21
Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Wonderful pictures.
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