If it's July 4th, it must be camping time!

We're heading back to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unlike Congaree, which had only 35 miles of trails, so that we were able to hike them all in one week, Great Smoky has over 800 miles. Wayne may never hike them all! But it won't be for lack of trying

Last time we went (2004) our favorite hike was to Chimney Tops (see below). We probably won't do that one again, but maybe we'll find a new favorite. We also figure we'll have another memorable "hike in the downpour" but if we don't, we won't complain!