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Scenic Sunday # 45

The Smoky Mountains on Newfound Gap Road. May 10, 2009.

The Smoky Mountains on Newfound Gap Road. May 10, 2009.

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The picture above was taken at an overlook on Newfound Gap Road in the Smokies.  Newfound Gap Road (US 441) is one of the most popular drives in the Smokies and runs between Cherokee, North Carolina and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  There are several overlooks along the road, this is an unnamed overlook on the Gatlinburg side of the mountains.

The most popular Smokies views along Newfound Gap Road are autumn scenes and sunrise/sunset views.  This picture features neither, but still gives an indication of the beauty of “America’s Most Popular Park”.

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18 Responses to “Scenic Sunday # 45”

  1. imac's avatar imac Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 4:02 am | Reply

    Tis a Natures wonder George, brill.

  2. Neal's avatar Neal Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 6:05 am | Reply

    I’ve got essentially the exact picture. That’s a beautiful area….a lot like where I grew up.

  3. Tina's avatar Tina Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 7:22 am | Reply

    Breath taking..makes me want to come down there and see for myself!!

  4. Busy bee suz's avatar Busy bee suz Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 8:08 am | Reply

    Gorgeous!!!

  5. karin's avatar karin Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 8:10 am | Reply

    Mountains – far as the eye can see! As beautiful as a photo is, in real it must be stunning!

  6. sharon's avatar sharon Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 8:37 am | Reply

    Beautiful scenery!

  7. mountain mama's avatar mountain mama Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 8:41 am | Reply

    The Smokey Mountains are so beautiful!

  8. Fishing Guy's avatar Fishing Guy Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 8:43 am | Reply

    What a beautiful view of a neat mountain chain.

  9. Judy's avatar Judy Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 10:39 am | Reply

    I love the layers of mountains!!

  10. Janie of Utah's avatar Janie of Utah Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 11:23 am | Reply

    The Smokies are indeed beautiful with their layers of lush ridges softened by the misty air. I love your view!

  11. Ms Hays's avatar Ms Hays Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 11:52 am | Reply

    ~It’s beautiful no matter~ Beautiful photo

  12. Rose's avatar Rose Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm | Reply

    George, I am already sort of homesick, and this makes it worse! Sure a beautiful view.

  13. NCmountainwoman's avatar NCmountainwoman Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm | Reply

    Easy to see why this section is so heavily visited. Lovely photograph.

  14. Guy D's avatar Guy D Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 9:18 pm | Reply

    Excellent shot and welcome to scenic sunday!!!

    Cheers
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

  15. Susie's avatar Susie Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 9:52 pm | Reply

    We are fixing to be headed straight that way George. Vacation is on the way. Yippee!!

  16. Grammy's avatar Grammy Says:
    May 24, 2009 at 10:27 pm | Reply

    Hi George, that is an amazing view. Have a great week end.

  17. Indrani's avatar Indrani Says:
    May 25, 2009 at 2:03 am | Reply

    Breath taking scenic shot!

  18. Happily Retired Gal's avatar Happily Retired Gal Says:
    May 25, 2009 at 6:29 pm | Reply

    What a GORGEOUS view!
    Hugs and blessings,

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