Thursday we spent the day at the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. We tried to get to Clingman's Dome- but it was closed for some type of special proclamation ceremony with the Tennessee Governor. May have had something to do with the 75 year anniversary for the park, but never saw anything in the limited news we have seen. Instead of getting to climb to the dome, we had a very, very pleasant picnic lunch at the Chimneys by the rushing water. Even Hazel had a great time- she was out of the motorhome, with us and able to be off the leash at least some of the time.
Weather was perfect- clouds were gone by early morning and temperatures were still bearable so all in all, it was a great day, although there is always a film of smog over the park caused by pollution. Now days the viewing has been reduced by 40% in the winter months and 80% in the summer because of pollution- this park may not make it based on all the development, etc. in the surrounding areas. What a shame.Well- need to go now and will post more later.
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